Friday, November 21, 2008

Science in the meltdown

The research enterprise faces many uncertainties in the looming global recession — but it also has many strengths that may help it weather the storm.
Nov 12, 2008
M. Mitchell Waldrop
Nature
http://www.nature.com/news/2008/081112/full/456155a.html

Danger and opportunity

The response to the financial crisis needs to go beyond the immediate pressures. Policy-makers must seize this moment to solidify the science and innovation required for sustained economic growth.
Nov 12, 2008
Editorial
Nature
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v456/n7219/full/456141a.html
Nov 19, 2008
BIOTECanada
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Throne-Speech-Recognizes-Role-Research/story.aspx?guid=%7BB0FBFFC6-E1D5-4892-BBC5-1C39D78A8429%7D