A deserted Westminster. March 26 2020.
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More often than not, governments decide what ‘the best available evidence’ is.
The City of London is in lockdown.
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Engineers may be able to develop new ways of opening doors or better and mass-produced face masks for the elderly.
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The EU’s next research programme needs to change how universities and business work together.
Seen here with the Prime Minister, Karen Andrews is one of few recent ministers for science who has a university education in STEM.
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We’ve had ten federal ministers with titular responsibility for science since 2007 – five under the coalition and five under Labor. That variation and a lack of consistent vision has an impact.
A well implemented science policy can transform a country’s economy.
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South Africa’s White Paper doesn’t outline how science, innovation and technology can improve ordinary people’s lives.
China recently became the first country to land on the far side of the moon.
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A pragmatic approach rather than active concealment is to blame for China’s lack of research transparency.
Australia’s Prime Minister and Minister for Jobs and Innovation meet with scientists at the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
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Plato suggested we leave complex things to experts and Aristotle suggested we leave them to the people. That tension has carried through to modern debates about where expertise belongs.
Science Meets Parliament offers scientists a rare glimpse inside Australia’s parliamentary system.
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Starting February 14, the Science Meets Parliament event brings clear benefits - but there’s a case to be made for an ongoing effort in “Science Listens, Engages, and Collaborates with the Public.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, has promised support for scientific research as the United States under President Donald Trump has made moves to change leadership and cut funding for scientific agencies and programs. The men are seen in this file photo at the White House last February.
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Canada must take the lead as a global champion of science as America under President Donald Trump presses its assault on fact and knowledge.
More than 50% of Australians think drugs should be cleared for use before they’ve completed clinical trials.
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Most Australians value science. But we do have some hesitations about the pace of scientific advances, and we’re not sure if scientists are prestigious or not.
Scientists felt strength in numbers at April’s March for Science. But those who speak out individually may suffer career repercussions.
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It’s not a new phenomenon that scientists who challenge the orthodoxy or policy positions suffer career ramifications.
Scientists protest against proposed cuts against science in the UK in 2010.
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A march for science has become a divisive topic among scientists.
Australians support science, but nuanced views are found amongst people with differing incomes and education.
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Some Australians feel they are missing out on the benefits of scientific and technological progress.
UK scientists protest against proposed cuts in 2010.
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From mistrust in experts to fake news, it has never been more important for scientists to talk directly to the public.
Industry, Innovation and Science Minister Arthur Sinodinos at the National Press Club yesterday.
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R&D support is not the only way public policy can help create new industries.
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The federal government released its National Science Statement today, reinforcing its commitment to science and innovation. But does it do enough?
Scientists address the prime minister at last year’s Science Meets Parliament.
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Today is the start of Science Meets Parliament, which helps our nation’s leaders embrace the latest scientific evidence.
The March for Science will build on other rallies that encourage the use of scientific evidence in forming policy.
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March for Science rallies will take place in cities around Australia on Saturday 22 April. A volunteer organiser explains why he and others are participating.
The University of Cambridge is expecting a fall in applications from EU students.
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There is no guarantee that the UK can or will continue to be part of the €80 billion EU research funding programme Horizon2020.
A president’s science advisor is traditionally a close confidant.
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Innovation is a huge part of economic growth – and the White House needs to be well-informed on science and tech issues when setting goals and budgets. Here’s how presidents get up to speed.