Science in Society

Bad Science Bad Science- About well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers. The Skeptics Society The Skeptics Society- The Skeptics Society is a scientific and educational organization of scholars, scientists, historians, magicians, professors and teachers, and anyone curious… X-Project Paranormal Magazine X-Project Paranormal Magazine- Web e-zine featuring a series of skeptical articles. Fortean Times Fortean Times- The Journal of Strange Phenomena. Online version of the print magazine. The Skeptic's Dictionary The Skeptic's Dictionary- Skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal, pseudoscientific ideas and practices with references to skeptical literature. Zetetics Laboratory Zetetics Laboratory- Laboratory at the University of Nice where paranormal phenomena are studied. Foresight: Making the future work for you Foresight: Making the future work for you- The UK Foresight programme is managed by the Office of Science and Technology and brings together key people, knowledge and ideas to loo… American Geophysical Union: Science Policy American Geophysical Union: Science Policy- Upcoming legislation and government regulations that have implications for the geophysical sciences, and position statements on policy-… Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation- Provides advice to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment on key national and international issues. Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy- Non -profit organization undertaking research in issues of science and technology in human development, economic growth and sec… Federation of American Scientists Federation of American Scientists- Involved in a variety of projects, including monitoring arms sales and weapons development, cyberstrategy, intelligence reform, military analysi… Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Information Technology and Innovation Foundation- ITIF is a non-partisan think tank whose mission is to formulate and promote public policies to advance technological innovation a… Science, People and Politics Science, People and Politics- Provides articles on how science, technology and biomedical research interfaces with politics, humanities and the arts. U.S. Science Policy in the 21st Century U.S. Science Policy in the 21st Century- Provides information about science policy books, newsletters, conferences, internships, fellowships, courses, degree programs and other re… About Nanotechnology About Nanotechnology- The Foresight Institute focuses on this technology and the public policy surrounding it. US President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) US President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)- PCAST consists of 18 members from the private sector plus the Assistant to the President for Science and Tech… Why No 'New Einstein'? Why No 'New Einstein'?- Article by Lee Smolin argues that research programs presently fail to advance science in new directions, and suggests remedies. National Science Board National Science Board- The National Science Board is the US science policy advisor to the President and the Congress. Their homepage contains many documents on the US science and… Geology & Public Policy Geology & Public Policy- Join the list, serve or geology in the Government Mentor Program. Be a Congressional Science Fellow. Congressional and federal actions which affect the ge… SEAMLESS (EU project) SEAMLESS (EU project)- System for environmental and agriculture modelling, for assessment of how future alternative agricultural and environmental polices affect sustainable devel… Scientific Integrity Scientific Integrity- The Union of Concerned Scientists discusses political interference in federal government science, the abuses of science and some possible solutions. Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes- A non-profit think tank that works with the U.S. Congress on issues involving science policies and their effects on society. Includes iss… Center for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology Policy Center for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology Policy- The Center for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology Policy is a private, non-partisan research and advisory org… AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships- Provide opportunities for accomplished postdoctoral to mid-career scientists and engineers to contribute to the public policymaking… Joint Global Change Research Institute | University of Maryland Joint Global Change Research Institute | University of Maryland- Publications and information from a joint Pacific Northwest Lab/University of Maryland institute dedicated to exam… The rise of technocapitalism The rise of technocapitalism- Prof. Suarez-Villa on technocapitalism, its sources and phenomena, continuous invention and innovation, networks, the experimental firm, innovative c… Optical Society of America - Policies Optical Society of America - Policies- OSA promotes the generation, application and archiving of knowledge in optics and photonics and disseminates this knowledge worldwide. Information Technologies and Social Development Information Technologies and Social Development- UNRISD project exploring how new information and communications technologies can be used in developing countries. Events, publicat… The Science Foresight Project The Science Foresight Project- The first completely Internet-based international science foresight activity. The goal was to identify emerging research developments in the physica… The Decline of Unfettered Research The Decline of Unfettered Research- Essay explaining the reasons for the decline of "unfettered" or "curiosity-driven" research. Institute for Science, Engineering and Public Policy Institute for Science, Engineering and Public Policy- An institute in Portland Oregon, that attempts to develop the local dialogue on science, technology and society issues. The Foundation for Science and Technology The Foundation for Science and Technology- Aims to provide a neutral platform for the debate of science or technology issues of importance to society. Includes PDF downloads of jo… Al Teich's Technology & the Future Toolkit Al Teich's Technology & the Future Toolkit- A resource for students, teachers, and anyone else interested in how technology and society are shaping each other and our future. Science and Technology Policies in India Science and Technology Policies in India- Focus is on policy reforms and intellectual property law reforms in India. FYI -- Bulletin of Science Policy News FYI -- Bulletin of Science Policy News- American Institute of Physics publication that summarizes legislation and science policy developments in Washington DC. Issues in Science & Technology Issues in Science & Technology- Journal published by the National Academy Press (U.S.) - Publicly available archives going back many years from influential people in US government… Space Policy Project Space Policy Project- Information and analysis on civil and military space issues, policies and programs. Covers a variety of topics including life on Mars, advanced aircraft, Rus… Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) Legacy Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) Legacy- Topical reports on numerous subjects in science and technology (1974-1995). U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy- In the Executive Office of the President. Current and archived information about policy on fundamental science, education and scienti… Koshland Science Museum Koshland Science Museum- Museum of the National Academy of Sciences, focusing on "science behind the headlines", in particular current and sometimes controversial policy issues. ACM Public Policy Office ACM Public Policy Office- Statements of goals, position papers, letters and testimony to Congress and other government bodies. Israel Academy of Sciences & Humanities Israel Academy of Sciences & Humanities- Promoting scientific excellence, providing advice to the government on scientific issues of national importance, maintaining scientific re… Office of Science & Technology Office of Science & Technology- Reports focus on research and development policy changes and trends in Europe and the U.S. Ian Ramsey Centre Ian Ramsey Centre- Oxford University-based interdisciplinary research centre for the study of religious beliefs in relation to the sciences and medicine. Includes details of forth… Theology and Science Theology and Science- Print and electronic journal of the CTNS. Includes editorial policy, call for papers, and instructions for authors. Science and Religion Interaction in the 21st Century Science and Religion Interaction in the 21st Century- The European Research Network focuses on privileged subjects that encourage the interaction between science and theology and … 4th Day Alliance Creation Astronomy 4th Day Alliance Creation Astronomy- International community, the members of which share a love for God, their Christian faith, the authority of the Bible and astronomy. The Meaning of Life and Other Questions The Meaning of Life and Other Questions- Answers some questions on theology and religion, biology and life, magic and physics. Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Spirituality and Religion Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Spirituality and Religion- A selection of articles that integrate these themes into a unified system that describes the multi-dimensional nature o… In Search of the Beginning In Search of the Beginning- Provides information on a book by Dean Davis examining naturalistic, Hindu, Buddhist, New Age, and biblical cosmology. Also discusses geocentricity and…