The grand majority of scientists strive for sound science and many work to call out bad science. Unfortunately, there will always be examples of research misconduct, such as the confusing story of the Golden Rice trial in China. In some…
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Presidential committee recommends increased funding for Agricultural research
A Presidential committee today released a report calling on the Federal Government to launch a coordinated effort to boost American agricultural science by increasing public investments. The report was initiated at the request of Catherine Woteki, the Undersecretary for Research, Education, and…
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Tomorrows Table: What does GMO really mean?
Tomorrows Table: What does GMO really mean? For years, journalists, television producers and newspaper reporters that write about genetically engineered crops, have used the term “GMO” (genetically modified organism) to describe these new crop varieties. The marketing industry has…
The Tech Awards 2012 | NBC Bay Area
The Tech Awards, presented by Applied Materials, honors individuals, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies who are using technology to significantly improve human conditions in 6 awards categories. The technology used can be either a new invention or an innovative use…
Why Are Environmentalists Taking Anti-Science Positions? by Fred Pearce: Yale Environment 360
Why Are Environmentalists Taking Anti-Science Positions? by Fred Pearce: Yale Environment 360. A thoughtful and timely article by freelance author Fred Pearce.
Tomorrow’s Table selected as one of the top 25 powerful and influential books of 2012 that educate, inspire, and drive change
New Earth Archive – The New Earth Archive Booklist. Raoul and I are honored that Tomorrow’s Table was selected as one the top 25 powerful and influential books of 2012 that educate, inspire, and drive change Each year they identify 100…
Future farms need to use every trick in the book – opinion – 11 October 2012 – New Scientist
More productive, sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture will require ideas and practices from many different agricultural traditions. The polarised debate over GM – exemplified by measures like California’s Proposition 37, which would require GM food to be labelled as such…
Scientists defend safety of genetically modified foods – latimes.com
Scientists defend safety of genetically modified foods – latimes.com.
Letter to Dr. Oz Show Producers by Bruce Chassy, PhD | Academics Review
“The tactics of the Dr. Oz show fall short of even the lowest standards of media and medical ethics.” via Letter to Dr. Oz Show Producers by Bruce Chassy, PhD | Academics Review.
What do you want to know about GMOs?
This Sunday, October 14, at 6:00 pm Mountain Time, GMOs are on the menu. The Skeptically Speaking podcast will host Kevin Folta, Karl Haro von Mogel, and I for a discussion about biotechnology. Send in your questions to Skeptically Speaking…