Obama Science

Five Reasons Americans Can Be Happy

Lynda Resnick | Posted 04.15.2009 | Living


Lynda Resnick

Nowadays, everything is reduced to sound bites of doom and gloom. I've decided to exercise my Constitutional right to the pursuit of happiness. Here's what is making me smile these days.

Science You Can Believe In

Joe Trippi | Posted 04.12.2009 | Politics


Joe Trippi

By investing and believing in innovation we will overcome our current economic woes and ensure our prosperity for decades to come.

Two Top Obama Science Advisers Blocked By NJ Senator

Washington Post | Posted 04.03.2009 | Politics


The nominations of two of President Obama's top science advisers have stalled in the Senate, according to several sources, posing a challenge to the a...

Restoring Science To Its Rightful Place

Rep. Rush Holt | Posted 03.02.2009 | Politics


Rep. Rush Holt

There is a false impression in Washington that you need a PhD or science background to use scientific facts and research to make public policy decisions. This should not be the case.

10 Reasons to Be Hopeful About 2009 and 3 Reasons to be Terrified

Sarah van Gelder | Posted 01.31.2009 | World


Sarah van Gelder

We humans have the free will to make choices that assure our collective survival, or do otherwise. We have the creativity and intelligence to build on the best possibilities while averting the worst.

Scientists Eager For Stem Cell Policy Change Under Obama

The Hill | Posted 01.25.2009 | Politics


Although President-elect Obama's pledge to change federal policy on stem cell research is not likely to lead to new cures by the end of his first year...