An exploratory project to apply the philosophies and activities of Creative Commons in the realm of science. Science Commons works in three project areas: Publishing, Licensing, and Data. - Read more

Highlights the important links between federal funding for basic and applied research and development and their economic benefits to society. - Read more

Discussion on ethics and values, education, human rights, and national policy, from a physics perspective. - Read more

Promotional stories about the results of science improving the lives of people and animals through health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. - Read more

Focusing on scientific and regulatory aspects of biosafety, with regard to human activities carried out using pathogenic or genetically-modified organisms. - Read more

Provides information on European Union socio-economic research in the life sciences. Features information on research areas, databases, and general aims, as well as discussion forum, networks, and related links. - Read more

Researches bibliometrics and other quantitative measures of scientific work for use in public and private decision making. - Read more

Collection of articles covering science, technology, and society. Includes stories on evolution, industrial chemicals, energy, and materials. - Read more

Paper by Arthur Kantrowitz proposing a method for communicating what science knows and doesn't know when facts are needed for public policy decision. - Read more

This initiative at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory aims to promote a better understanding of the growing social and cultural relevance of the life sciences. - Read more

Transcripts of a radio program exploring technology and culture. - Read more

Division of the American Physical Society for discussion of science and society issues. - Read more

Assistant professor of Philosophy at Chulalongkorn University, specialising in problems arising from the interplay between modern science and Thai culture. Biography and academic papers. - Read more

Information about the work of this committee of the US House of Representatives. - Read more

The science committee in the 110th congress, chaired by Bart Gordon. - Read more

Educational organization created to facilitate the exchange and cultivation of interest in interdisciplinary science research. Publications and details of forthcoming conferences. - Read more

Addressing such issues as environmental, health and safety implications of technology, engineering ethics and professional responsibility. - Read more

This project by the British Science Museum and other museums brings together images and viewpoints to create insights into science and culture. - Read more

Membership organization in the UK, offering news articles, mailing lists, and membership information. - Read more

Professional society for those interested in understanding and interacting systemically with reality. Emphasizing system-level approaches to evolution of and applications of science in society. - Read more