April 22, 2008

Debate Science … Please

Posted by Rachel Pepling on April 22, 2008 in The Editor's Blog

Rudy makes an excellent point in this week’s editorial–none of the three primary presidential candidates has really addressed the science and technology issues facing the U.S. and the world. A second invitation to Science Debate 2008 for next month has been extended to the candidates. Should this invitation prove more successful than the first (consider urging your candidate of choice to participate), what are the issues you would like to see them tackle? Or feel free to debate the Debate itself–do you think it will force the candidates to really consider science and technology, or do you foresee an event of noncommittal rhetoric?

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Chemistry Newsbytes

Posted by Bethany Halford and Lisa Jarvis on April 22, 2008 in Chemistry is Everywhere

What holds together the ancient terra-cotta army? Eggs. Discovery Channel

GreenTech companies to watch. CNet

What can $350,000 buy? A Bentley, a studio apartment in brownstone Brooklyn, or a sequence of your entire genome. Short Sharp Science

The U.S. military wants to grow body parts … Slate

… and PETA wants to grow meat. NY Times

For their next marketing maneuver, skin cream makers turn to “stem cell technology.” LA Times

Gattaca Watch: DNA evidence used for deeper examination of the accused. Washington Post

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