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…
1. Knowledge-base Society, Public debate and participatory processes: Towards a scientific citizenship? The enhancement of scientific citizenship is one of the major challenges of the construction of the “Knowledge-base Society”. Scientific citizenship implies a more active role of citizens and stakeholders in the various steps of the research and development process, in order to improve…
A new book by the PCST network, edited by Cheng Donhong, Jenni Mecalfe, Bernard Schiele (Science Press Beijng, 2006) and in collaboration with Michel Claessens, Toss Gascoigne, Shi Shunke. With a paper on the Observa’s First Italian Science in society Forum 2005 by Valeria Arzenton, Massimiano Bucchi and Federico Neresini. The production of science knowledge…
STS Italia, the Italian Society for Social Studies on Science and Technology, is a newborn non-profit association that aims to promote social studies on science and technology in Italy and Europe. STS Italia Mission is to become a scientific reference for anyone interested in science- and technology social studies, science communication, as well as social…
The latest report from the Osservatorio Scienza e Società di Observa, in collaboration with Tuttoscienzetecnologia of La Stampa, Superquark and Quark The photographs of Saddam Hussein and Tony Blair being given mouth swabs for DNA testing have emblematically demonstrated to world opinion the role now performed by modern genetics in the fight against crime. The…
A new book by the PCST network (Science Press Beijng, 2006), edited by Cheng Donhong, Jenni Mecalfe, Bernard Schiele and in collaboration with Michel Claessens, Toss Gascoigne, Shi Shunke With a paper on the Observa’s First Italian Science in society Forum 2005 by Valeria Arzenton, Massimiano Bucchi and Federico Neresini. The production of science knowledge…
Despite significant peaks in the production of – and interest for – popular science in Italian history, Italy does not have a tradition of promotion of public understanding comparable to countries like Great Britain or United States. A short but intense season of flowering of popular science took place at the end of Nineteenth century,…
Which countries do export more high technology? How many are the unemployed in science and technology? Which is the country with the higher level of scientific culture? What should be the research priorities according to citizens? Which is the technology object that Europeans couldn’t do without? The Science in Society Facts and Figures second edition…
From the 5th of May, at Telecom Italia Future Centre fo Venice, is going to take place the event Stories from the Brand New World, lectures on the books that mostly contributed to the visions and social imagery of the future. The event is organized by the Telecom Italia Future Centre within the Progetto Italia…