Political debate on human embryonic stem cells are the main protagonists of mass media coverage of stem cell research from 1996 to 2006 in Spanish press
The dignity of the early embryo has become the central ethical issue in the public debate over the advisability of continuing human embryonic stem cell research in the last years. This orienting question is shared by both proponents and opponents of the research on embryos. The topic is really important because if from the perspective…
Italians less sensitive to climate change but scientific data become increasingly relevant
The new data coming from the Science in Society Monitor by Observa about public perception on climate changes, on the occasion of the Copenhagen International Conference. Italians’ sensitivity towards climate has decreased: over the past two years perception that the Earth climate is becoming warmer has decreased significantly. In comparison to 2007, the percentage of…
Organic food among science, nature and culture
Environmental issues are increasingly central in public opinion and debate. In the relationship between science, technology and nature, relevant emphasis is placed on the natural dimension, particularly with regard to the area of food. The tendency to favor what is perceived as ‘natural’ – rather than artificial – has therefore encouraged the consumption of organic…