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Matt Collins
Science Questions for Would-Be Presidents
For the science policy positions of McCain and Obama to be meaningful, they need to be more detailed
Scientific American Magazine 8/19/08
Seven Paths to Regulating Privacy
History is ambiguous about government willingness to protect private life, but a few recommendations can help keep its future secure
Scientific American Magazine 7/29/08
Food Shortage Aid Should Start with Lessons in Agriculture
The U.S. needs to expand support for agricultural science targeted at developing countriesScientific American Magazine 7/7/08
Law Protects Genetic Secrets History Would Rather Let Lie
New legislation shields some genetic secrets—time and mistrust still obscure othersScientific American Magazine 5/19/08
Why Grassroots Initiatives Can't Fix Climate Change
A grassroots approach alone won't make the earth stop warmingScientific American Magazine 5/6/08
Why the Next President Needs a Powerful Science Adviser
The next U.S. president needs to elevate the role of the White House science adviserScientific American Magazine 4/1/08
Let the Games Begin!
Nothing beats the excitement of honest, steroid-powered competitionScientific American Magazine 2/18/08
Fishing Blues
Without limits on industrial-scale catches, marine populations will continue to collapseScientific American Magazine 1/17/08
Pay For What Works
Presidential candidates must address unneeded medical technology and procedures as part of health care reformMore
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