How international scientists can advocate, and how U.S. scientists can support them
Many scientists are looking to advocate for science/scientists by marching for science,, contacting elected representatives or attending town halls. Read more [...]
Tag Archives: USA
Open Letter on recent developments in science in the US
A large number of major European organisations in the area of science, research, innovation and higher education have written an Open Letter to European Prime Ministers, ministers responsible for those same areas, as well as the President of the European Council and of the European Commission, and Commissioner Carlos Moedas for Research and Innovation to express their concern about recent developments of science in the US. Read more [...]
Science under siege
“you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say” Tyrion III, A Clash of Kings, George R.R. Martin
In the first days since Trump took office as 45th president of the United Read more [...]
Top Trumped: what does the US election mean for science and Europe?
Donald Trump’s imminent arrival at the White House has blown a cold wind through the scientific community. In this article, Arran Frood, investigates the likely impact the Trump presidency could have on research in Europe. He also explores how a likely change in science policy in the US may result in a shift of the centre of gravity of research, particularly in certain disciplines. Finally, there could be some consequences for the mobility and career of scientists themselves. Read more [...]
Trump’s border wall in Europe is already hurting wildlife and – hopefully – our conscience
We Europeans are appalled by Trump’s border wall along the Mexican border, but we have recently allowed many such walls to be built in our along South-East Europe. Read more [...]
EU-US trade talks: technical standards no longer a trade barrier?
Science often plays a crucial role in commerce, through technical product standards, often used as trade barriers. These non-tariff barriers are imposed by importing countries around the world to restrict the entry of certain goods into their markets, officially, as a means to protect consumers and the environment, among other objectives, but, more often than not, as a means to protect internal trade. This could one day be no longer the case, as forthcoming EU-US trade talks aim at reaching global standards, making science an instrument to promote greater trade and consumer protection. And not acting as a barrier. Read more [...]
Heritage interpretation is management
The U.S. National Park Service made natural and cultural interpretation an important part of communication very early in the twentieth century. They lead hikes, conduct campfire programs, operate visitor centres and provide a friendly face for people less well acquainted with the resources. In more recent years the interest in interpretation has become important for the scientific community within other science-based agencies, such as the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management. Read more [...]
EuroScience at AAAS
“I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures”. ~Earl Warren Read more [...]
Space weather is a threat, but don’t panic
This week, our writer Alaina Levine reports for EuroScientist from the AAAS conference in Washington DC, USA. Read more [...]
Energy efficiency success stories
This week, our writer Alaina Levine reports for EuroScientist from the AAAS conference in Washington DC, USA. Read more [...]
53 years looking down
Fifty three years ago, on 31 January 1958, the first satellite for the observation of Earth was launched. Explorer 1 was the first satellite sent into orbit by the United States of America. In October 1957 the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 into space thus beginning the Cold War space race. Read more [...]
Carbon capture and storage – will it work?
“The single most effective way to tackle these [greenhouse] gases is to capture them and store them safely underground” – Shell Website Read more [...]
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