Brain scan: studying the human brain reveals complex issues
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Substantial progress in psychotechnology and studies of the brain to remedy its disorders and disabilities is accompanied with complexities such as moral and ethical issues. Such advances in brain research include psychosurgery, the use of drugs for treating mental illnesses, neural grafting or transplanting tissue into the brain or spinal cord, neurogenetics or orchestrating the genes to modify brain function and virtual reality technologies.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1998
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Fundamental science in post-Cold War era
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The current decline of science in the former Soviet union and the US is partially a fallout of the end of the Cold War. The end of the Cold War has made society re-evaluate the role of science. The biggest gainer in the Cold War era was defence-related fundamental science research. The cutting down of the scientific spending in the former Soviet Union is due to financial crisis and decline of global competitiveness with the US.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1995
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Russia's nuke complex: a case for downsizing
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Russia has to revise the working of its nuclear industry, continue with the dismantlement of warheads, properly maintain its arsenal and follow international regulations in producing weapons. Safety for the nuclear complexes should be enhanced to avoid the export of nuclear materials. Russia's nuclear scientists should be engaged in non-weapons research to prevent the misuse of their expertise.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1995
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