Anger at Kenya Biofuel Approval: Kenya has approved a project that involves growing sugarcane for biofuels in coastal wetlands, which will produce ethanol and generate power, providing thousands of jobs.
July 4th, 2008

YouTube Order: Does it Threaten Your Privacy: A federal judge in New York has ordered Google to turn over to Viacom a database linking users of YouTube, the Web's largest video site by far, with every clip they have watched there.
July 4th, 2008

Biofuel use is 'Increasing Poverty': The replacement of traditional fuels with biofuels has dragged more than 30 million people worldwide into poverty, an aid agency report says. Oxfam says so-called green policies in developed countries are contributing to the world's soaring food prices, which hit the poor hardest.
June 26th, 2008

CSPO In the News

Can Technology Make you Better: As the future unfolds, the idea of mankind designed its own evolution through a mix of evolutionized technology is becoming a reality. In this exciting speech, CSPO's Daniel Sarewitz discusses the implications and the future of what is known as transhumanism.

ASU Asks for Science Funds: ASU representatives went to Washington, D.C., last week to urge congressional leaders to boost what they say is insufficient federal science funding. The supplemental package is necessary now because of weaker grants in coming years for ASU and other universities. Daniel Sarewitz, director of the Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes at ASU, disuccsses how progressive ASU projects are attracting more funding than ever before.

Is a Gene Test Right for You? The eternal search to live longer, healthier lives is driving technology faster every day, with advances in diagnosing and treating many diseases. One of the newest technologies in this growing field is personal genome testing. In this interesting article, Jason Roberts, CSPO faculty member, discusses the potential risk associated with the emergence of these tests.

Characterizing the Public Value of Interagency Climate Science: Presented at the Copenhagen International Public Value Workshop by CSPO's own Ryan Meyer.
  » Additional papers from conference can be found here.

Technology in the Culture of Progress: Could there be any better mirror into a person’s soul than their views on progress? CSPO's Daniel Sarewitz explores the relation between progress and technology.

All We Lack is the Political Will: Technology and Effectiveness in Human Affairs: In a recent Science, Technology, and Public Policy Lecture at the University of Michigan, CSPO Director Dan Sarewitz discusses the role political will, technology, and complexity in solving the “messes” of our world.

Nano Bear comes Clean: Benny the Bear, a soft toy using nano-silver to give it antimicrobial properties. But nano silver was not used due to fears of unknown risks; raising the question, will others avoid investing in nanotech?

Super Strong Nano Paper: Researchers in Sweden have developed a nanopaper that is stronger than cast iron and tougher than bones. It could be used to make tough packaging material, filters, membranes, and even car and aircraft parts.

Sound Shield: Engineers have designed a material that redirects sounds and could be used in buildings to shield them from noises. The sound-shielding material, which, if actually made, would be the first acoustic cloaking device.

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