Value-free nanotech? Efforts to gauge public attitudes to nanotechnology reveal concerns that can be readily addressed

Article Abstract:

The US study, to gauge public opinion to nanotechnology, reinforced the impression that the public has strong concerns about regulation and a lack of information about nanotechnology and that nanotechnology is welcomed for its potential benefits. The results of the citizens' jury suggest that nanotechnology is not perceived as a serious threat to the values of anyone but staunch anti-technologists.

Usage, Public opinion, Nanotechnology

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The ethics of research on great apes

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A group of experts propose the aims and objectives of the research studies on live apes, on community issues, research issues and care issues based on ethical ground. Goals would include promoting institutional and individual recognition of the connection between care and use of captive apes and encouraging greater fiscal support to ensure optimal living conditions for captive apes.

Science & research, Social aspects, Research, Research ethics, Captive wild animals, Apes

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Dealing with design

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Some US college students are experiencing conflicts between faith and science in their courses. Some students try to reconcile the conflict by turning to intelligent design, or a Creationist approach to the evolution question.

Students, College, College students, Religious aspects, Religion and science, Intelligent design (Creationism)

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