Time for a firm grasp on UK science priorities: the Labour party is expected to win the election in the United Kingdom next week, but it has so far provided little to inspire researchers

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A change in government in the UK is likely after the May 2, 1997 elections, and a Labour administration has promised to put science 'at the heart of government'. However the UK's technological industrial base still cannot compete internationally, and the government will need to develop a transdepartmental science policy. It will need to concentrate resources on the most productive areas of science and it will be under pressure to raise social accountability in research.

Editorial, United Kingdom, Science and state, Science policy

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Climate of distrust

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Partisan politics is found to be responsible for the widening the gap between researchers and government officials. Studies show that researchers funded by US taxpayers are not providing the required information to the officials on the areas they are working on.

Financial management, Finance, Company financing

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Brazil to boost science spend

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The Brazilian government's new science plan to address issued related to extensive grants and tax breaks for research projects conducted by private companies are reviewed.

Government expenditures, Government domestic functions, Brazil, Government finance

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