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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mulicipalities at the core of a new european project intended to promote scientific culture at local level, ESCITY. Escity is the acronym of Europe, Science and the City, a project that has received financing from the European Commission’s Science and Society Programme, aiming to lay down the basis for an international community interested in promoting…
This is the first International Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) Network ever to be staged in Asia. In addition to fostering communication of science and technology to the public, the PCST Network aims to enhance communication between the traditions and modern world, and between science and the humanities. PCST-9 will take place in…
Nuclear energy, Gmos, stem cells: the more science advances, the more society seems to make resistance. On an almost daily basis, we witness protests against the commercialization of transgenic food, rallies against radioactive waste facilities, heated debates on embryo stem cells research and euthanasia. Are we really facing a radical clash between science and society?…