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Synthetic Biology Project Director Discusses DIYBio on Kojo Nnamdi Show
Jul 09, 2011Far from multimillion dollar labs at universities, an enthusiastic movement of amateur scientists is changing the field of biology.
Predicting the Future of Science and Technology: Wanna Bet?
Jun 01, 2010Over the next few months, the Science and Technology Innovation Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars will be running an experiment in the use of an online prediction market to explore the future of science and technology.
Reinventing Technology Assessment for the 21st Century
Apr 28, 2010A new report defines the criteria for a new technology assessment function in the United States, emphasizing the need to incorporate citizen-participation methods to complement expert analysis.
findNano App Puts Nanotech in Your Pocket
Nov 12, 2009The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has developed findNano, an application for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch that lets users discover and determine whether consumer products are nanotechnology-enabled
There's a Sensor in Your Pocket
May 18, 2009Existing technologies in today's mobile phones and web services enable new approaches to citizen science, giving individuals and communities the power to shape the world around them in new ways. Read more in a paper commissioned by the Foresight & Governance Project.
Navigating the Emerging Science of Synthetic Biology
Feb 02, 2009Imagine combining the principles and techniques of engineering, biology, and nanotechnology to create new products—revolutionary medical treatments, biofuels, and other innovations. The Wilson Center is studying the promises and perils of this emerging field of synthetic biology.
Importance of Synthetic Biology in the 21st Century
Dec 17, 2008The Synthetic Biology Project is being launched to identify gaps in our knowledge of the potential risks of the field, explore public perceptions towards it, and examine governance options that will both ensure public safety and facilitate innovation.
Presidential Science Advisors Push for a Swift Appointment From Obama
Dec 05, 2008Science, technology and innovation are keys to addressing a host of challenges our nation will face in the coming years. Former presidential science advisors address this in an article calling for the president-elect to appoint his advisor quickly.
Making a Critical Connection: Science Advice and the Next President
Dec 04, 2008Former presidential advisors highlight the need for a swift appointment of the next presidential science and technology advisor.
Improving The Environment With Advanced ID Tags
Oct 22, 2008RFID technology could improve traffic flow, encourage recycling, and inform consumers if implemented responsibly.
