by Andrew Maynard | Mar 18, 2010 | Nanotechnology, Policy
It seems the UK government Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is having a “leaves on the track” moment this morning (a scathing cultural reference, for those of you Brits too young to remember!). The newly-minted UK nanotechnology strategy...
by Andrew Maynard | Mar 10, 2010 | Civic Science, Communication, Engagement, Policy
I was at a meeting a couple of weeks ago where engaging the public (or “publics” to be more accurate) in science came up. In the course of discussions, I mentioned an initiative by Research Councils UK to involve members of the public in developing a call...
by Andrew Maynard | Mar 8, 2010 | Policy
It’s a week for significant science reports. Following hot on the heels of the UK Expert Group on Science and Trust’s report on Monday comes what could well be a seminal work on science in 21st century Britain from the Royal Society. In “The...
by Andrew Maynard | Mar 8, 2010 | Communication, Emerging Technology, Engagement, Policy
A new report released today from the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Expert Group on Science and Trust emphasizes the need to address risk and uncertainty in developing and using science and technology within society. “Acknowledging risk...
by Andrew Maynard | Mar 7, 2010 | Emerging Technology, Policy, Recommended
A lot of things keep me up at night – everything from the trivial (“did I remember to brush my teeth?”) to the to the profound (“does it matter?” ). But recently, I’ve been plagued more than usual in the wee small hours by the...
by Andrew Maynard | Feb 18, 2010 | Nanotechnology, Policy
It looks like the US is heading for some serious action on addressing the safe development and use of nanotechnology-enabled materials, products and processes in 2011. Reading through the just-released National Nanotechnology Initiative’s (NNI) Supplement to...
