BIOPOP

“BIOpop” results of the combination of the words “BIOtechnology” and “POPular”: the name of this European project refers to its aim of bringing science from the laboratories into the streets. Being aware of the need of citizens to know more about science, which increasingly influences their lives, the intention of the young European Biotechnology researchers…

The final event of the European Science in Society Forum 2005 concludes the first Italian “Science in Society” Forum

The final event of the European Science in Society Forum took place from 9th to 11th March 2005 in Bruxelles and concluded the initiative during which Observa organised the first Italian “Science in Society”Forum. The Italian Forum, which was conducted in parallel with other European events in Sweden, Austria, Greece, Slovenia and France, aimed at…

Research priorities according to Italians

Issues concerning research policy have been under public discussion in Italy for some time. Attention has focused mainly on the shortage of funding, the invariable complaint being that Italy invests too little in scientific research and technological innovation. The use made of resources is less frequently discussed, although waste and inefficiency are often reported, together…

EU Biopop project: Biotechnologies are coming out into the streets

“BIOpop” results of the combination of the words “BIOthechnology” and “POPular”: the name of this European project refers to its aim of bringing Science from the laboratories into the streets. Being aware of the need of citizens to know more about Science, which increasingly influences their lives, the intention of the young European Biotechnology researchers…