Marburger: A Look Back—and a Look Ahead
[11 June 2008]
Presidential science adviser John H. Marburger III talked to the AAAS Forum on S&T Policy about the Bush administration's accomplishments—and challenges awaiting his successor.

"Massive Demographic Riptide" Looms
[9 June 2008]
A shrinking developed world and expanding developing world pose economic and security risks over the next several decades, a population expert says at a AAAS forum.

Living Stronger, Smarter and Healthier
[6 June 2008]
Widespread use of mind and body enhancement technologies is "inevitable," experts said at the AAAS Forum on S&T Policy. But at what point does enhancement become unethical?

"The Policy Context for R&D in FY2009"
[4 June 2008]
In this text of his address to the AAAS Forum on S&T Policy, White House Science Adviser John H. Marburger III reviewed the developments of recent years—and offered some counsel for the future.

A Vision for 2009—and Beyond
[30 May 2008]
With the U.S. presidential election just six months away, science leaders at the AAAS Forum on S&T Policy began outlining an ambitious agenda for a new administration.

New Media Pioneers Convey the 'Cool' of Science
[27 May 2008]
Blogs, virtual worlds, hip science magazines—a new media universe is emerging, and a AAAS panel discussed how a tech-savvy generation of global citizens is getting S&T news.

The Start of a Beautiful Friendship?
[21 May 2008]
In a talk at the AAAS Forum on S&T Policy, former CIA chief R. James Woolsey imagines John Muir and General George Patton in surprising agreement on energy and security issues.

Panel Explores Role of Advocacy in Science
[19 May 2008]
While science can be a powerful tool for resolving important issues, a AAAS panel warned that its misuse can lead to misguided policies and a loss of public trust of scientists.

U.S. Suffers "Sustained Complacency" on Innovation
[15 May 2008]
The U.S. needs a more comprehensive innovation policy if it is to keep pace with China and India, S&T policy expert Lewis M. Branscomb said in AAAS's annual William D. Carey Lecture.

21^st Century S&T: Global Problems, Global Solutions
[14 May 2008]
In a discussion at the AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy, experts predicted that an "extreme future" will require nations to innovate cooperative problem-solving efforts.