More elitism, encouraged with a shot of hard cash: Sweden

Article Abstract:

Research minister Per Unkel's plans to reorganize Swedish science include: freeing universities from government control; increasing research funds, to be handled by three new foundations; building up specialized university research centers; and recruiting outstanding foreign scientists.

Universities and colleges, Cover Story, Science and state, Science policy, Medical colleges, Medical schools, Karolinska Institute

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Tropical deforestation: not just a problem in Amazonia

Article Abstract:

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization issued a report that deforestation is occurring rapidly not only in South America, but also in Southeast Asia and Central America. Deforestation's effect on biodiversity needs immediate research.

Reports, Environmental aspects, Central America, Deforestation, Amazon River region, Southeast Asia, Rain forests, Asia, Southeastern, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Funding bonanza splits biologists

Article Abstract:

A dispute concerning a Swedish Medical Research Council proposal on spending new government funding for biomedical research has divided the research community. Some fear that the controversy will endanger the funding.

Federal aid to medical research, Medical research assistance

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