Research and Development

Learning from the Nobel Prizes in Science

James M. Gentile | Posted 10.09.2009 | Technology


James M. Gentile

These awards speak volumes about the key role of immigration in American scientific leadership. As a nation, we have our work cut out for us, if we want to maintain scientific leadership.

Innovation Clusters Create Competitive Communities

Jonathan Sallet | Posted 11.21.2009 | Technology


Jonathan Sallet

As nations around the world race to copy U.S. economic success, it is a startling fact that the United States has never devoted even a single penny to direct national support for regional innovation clusters

Dear President-Elect Obama, Could We Please Have a Ministry of Culture like Every Other Country in the World?

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


Vivian Norris de Montaigu

We need to invest in multi-dimensional human beings. We need to show that the country cares about culture.

Why The Recession Is Bad For The Environment

TreeHugger | Michael Graham Richard | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


As a counter-point to Lloyd's tongue-in-cheek post about 10 Ways the Recession Can Help the Environment, here are some eco-reasons why we should wish ...