What we don't know does hurt us. How scientific illiteracy hobbles society
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Apathy towards science and technology has grown since the public often attributes science to problems rather than solutions. To rectify this trend, scientists must become capable of dealing with societal and political forces.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1998
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Science in Latin America
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Research in Latin American countries is increasing in sophistication and extent. The research has focused primarily on local problems, although significant contributions have been made to a wide-range of disciplines.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1995
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Science and society
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Science and government must work together to solve societal problems. Scientists must help to interpret preliminary scientific findings, and politicians must not use preliminary findings to pass laws.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
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