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Americans favor science, but less than before
WASHINGTON - The share of Americans who see science as the nation's greatest achievement is down sharply, even as the public continues to hold scientists in high regard. A new Pew Research Center poll indicates that 27 percent of Americans say the nation's greatest achievements are in science, medicine and technology, more than any category other than don't know.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-07-11
Stem-cell policy change liberating to researchers
WASHINGTON - Eight years of frustration are close to an end for scientists seeking ways to use embryonic stem cells to combat illness and injury.
People:George W. Bush Nancy Reagan Barack Obama Ronald Reagan Christopher Reeve
2009-03-07
Unnatural selection: How far will parents go?
PARIS (AFP) - Picture this: prospective parents excitedly clicking through an online catalogue, ticking off the optimal mix of traits for their yet-to-be-conceived child.
Nations:U.S. France Source:(AFP)
2009-02-08
Disgraced Pakistan nuke scientist freed by court
ISLAMABAD - Abdul Qadeer Khan, the scientist who helped Pakistan develop nuclear weapons and allegedly leaked atomic secrets to North Korea, Iran and Libya, was freed from years of de facto house arrest Friday by a high court ruling.
Nations:Pakistan Iran Afghanistan North Korea India Source:(AP)
2009-02-06
Earth Scientist Emerges as Possible Replacement for NASA Chief
WASHINGTON - Despite a last-ditch campaign by some supporters to keep NASA Administrator Mike Griffin on the job, the transition team of President-elect Barack Obama is now vetting a handful of replacement candidates, among them scientist Charles Kennel, who previously ran the agency's Earth science division, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama George W. Bush Steven Chu
2009-01-09
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