Bush backs Bement to head science agency

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A metallurgist, Ardent Bement has a strong track record in industry, government and academic world and is nominated to serve as a director of National Science Foundation. The foundation is responding to the needs of science regardless of administration. Bement is currently a director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, United States. National Science Foundation, Bement, Ardent

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US reveals physics wish-list in bid for scientific frontier

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The Department of Energy announced a list of 28 scientific facilities that it wants to build in the next twenty years. But the department's Office of Science seems to have doubt whether it can raise the billions of dollars needed to complete the projects.

Facilities & equipment, Buildings and facilities, United States. Department of Energy

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Moderate flies flag for science on Capitol Hill

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Sherwood Boehlert, the chairman of the Science Committee of the House of Representatives, has won credit for reviving the house science committee. The functions and role of the committee are examined.

Boehlert, Sherwood L.

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