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Science & Policy News
July 2005
The Guardian , July 28, 2005 It's good to talk: Cambridge University's nanotechnology department and Greenpeace are using "Citizen's Juries" to involve the public in the fast-moving field of nanotechnology.
The Guardian , July 28, 2005 US: Climate Deal Complements Kyoto: The US insists that the new pact over clean energy technologies with five other countries is not a threat to the Kyoto emissions treaty.
International Herald Tribune, July 27, 2005 Face Transplant Takes Leave of Science Fiction: Cleveland surgeons are planning to undertake what may be the most shocking medical procedure to occur in decades: a face transplant.
The Guardian, July 25, 2005 GM Crops Created Superweed, Say Scientists: Modified genes from crops in a GM crop trial have transferred into local plants, creating a herbicide-resistant "superweed."
Mercury News, July 24, 2005 Does the President 'Get It'? Executives Complain Too Many Needs Remain Unmet: Silicon Valley executives question whether Bush really "gets it" when it comes to high tech.
Nature, July 20, 2005 Cuban science: ¿Vive la revolución?: Cuba's socialist science policies are producing top-notch research, but only by scientists whose work fits in with government priorities.
New York Times, July 19, 2005 Tattooed Fruit is on the Way: Produce distributors are beginning to use a laser-coded information delivery system to "tattoo" fruits and vegetables. L.A. Times, July 17, 2005 You're not good enough!: The future is full of biological enhancements and problems - but does it matter? Ask Joel Garreau.
Stem cell research with monkeys sparks debate: Some worry that the answer to the equation "human stem cells + monkey brain = ?" may yield ethically challenging results.
Reuters, July 13, 2005 US group calls for health warnings on soft drinks: A U.S. consumer group called for cigarette-style warnings on soft drinks to alert consumers of their potential dangers.
Washington Post, July 12, 2005 Rural Poor Aren't Sharing In Spoils of China's Changes: While millions in China are being lifted out of poverty, the rural poor aren't seeing a change in their lifestyle. With or without Kyoto: Are we focusing on too little a scale when it comes to global warming? Or is there another path that we have ignored? Dallas Morning News, July 9, 2005 Barton setting his sights on global warming researchers: Representative Joe Barton wants to know exactly who is funding studies with a dour outlook on global warming - and is catching tremendous flak for his inquisitiveness.
Chicago Tribune, July 8, 2005 Cell phones send early photos, video: The proliferation of inexpensive camera technology on cell phones has opened the way to a new age of journalism.
CNN, July 5, 2005 Science's greatest questions revealed: To celebrate the 125th birthday of Science, the journal has picked 25 of the greatest contemporary mysteries of science.
CNN, July 5, 2005 Gates: Get ready for chip implants: He may recognize that the future is fast approaching, but don't expect Bill Gates to want to be 'chipped' anytime soon.
The Los Angeles Times, July 2, 2005 Fire Ants Clone Themselves in Battle of the Sexes, Study Shows: Are male and female fire ants really two different species that reproduce though cloning?
SpaceRef, July 2, 2005 Oceans turning to acid from rise in CO2: Though necessary for multiple processes in the oceans, experts now say too much CO2 may be dissolving into the oceans.
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