The production of science knowledge is doubling every seven years. As it expands, science splinters into new and unimagined strands. No one can keep up. How can any ordinary citizens play a meaningful part in discussions on their future, in the face of this explosion of knowledge? Is it any surprise the public daily grows…
Evolution is a central concept in many spheres of human endeavour, ranging from astrophysics and genetics to philosophy and psychology. Reflection about evolution is reflection about ourselves, our future and our place in the universe. In pursuit of the objectives set by the First World Conference on the Future of Science, we have chosen evolution…
The latest report from Observa Science in Society Monitor, in collaboration with Tuttoscienzetecnologia of La Stampa, Superquark and Quark. They can easily learn to use brand new mobile phones or music download software, they attend science festivals and watch regularly TV programmes about science; but when it comes decide whether to study science subjects at…