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AIP Physics Success Stories
Highlights the important links between federal funding for basic and applied research and development and their economic benefits to society.
http://aip.org/success/
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American Physical Society Statements
Discussion on ethics and values, education, human rights, and national policy, from a physics perspective.
http://www.aps.org/policy/statements/
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Bad Science
Ben Goldacre's column from The Guardian, presented as a blog. Articles generally focus on how the media misrepresents science.
http://www.badscience.net/
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Bayer - Science For A Better Life
Promotional stories about the results of science improving the lives of people and animals through health care, nutrition and high-tech materials.
http://www.scienceforabetterlife.bayer.com
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Belgian Biosafety Server
Focusing on scientific and regulatory aspects of biosafety, with regard to human activities carried out using pathogenic or genetically-modified organisms.
http://biosafety.ihe.be
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Biosociety
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.
http://ec.europa.eu/research/biosociety/index_en.htm
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Center for the Study of Technology and Society
A nonprofit research and educational organization which considers the social effects of technological change.
http://www.tecsoc.org
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Cienciateca.com: Scientists Popularizing Science
Collection of articles covering science, technology, and society. Includes stories on evolution, industrial chemicals, energy, and materials.
http://www.cienciateca.com/stsindex.html
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Elitism vs. Checks and Balances in Communicating Scientific Information to the Public
Paper by Arthur Kantrowitz proposing a method for communicating what science knows and doesn't know when facts are needed for public policy decision.
http://www.fplc.edu/risk/vol4/spring/kantro.htm
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