03-31-09 | Restart the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment

Not only is Congress handicapped in its ability to deal with the critical technological components of current policy issues, but it is also poorly suited to anticipate the significance or the implications of emerging technologies.

10-08-08 | A Year’s Worth of Thinking About Science Policy

It’s entirely possible for research to thrive even as the influence and relevance of science, in policy and to the average citizen, decline. Reflections on a dramatic conversation to elevate science in America.

10-07-08 | A Year of Science Progress

Just over a year ago, we launched Science Progress. Our goal was to provide a forum for progressive science policy, a venue in which those concerned about the future of the country could assess the current state of science in America.

07-25-08 | End-of-the-Week Review: HIV, OTA, IMF, GMOs

A quick look at the issues making the rounds on the science blogs this week.

07-07-08 | Harnessing Citizen Scientists

Congress should bring back the OTA, but this time with a prominent role for the public, especially the burgeoning numbers of citizen scientists.