BBC: ‘Maverick’ risk to science debate

3 December 2006  

Scientists have been urged to become more involved in public debates about their research or risk it being dominated by minority “maverick” views.

The warning comes from Lord Martin Rees, president of the Royal Society.

He said debates on issues such as climate change and stem cells needed to be based on sound scientific research.

Read the full article at BBC News

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