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Public understanding of science IV: Problems with media and scientists
by STAR SCIENCE By Flor Lacanilao, Ph.D. - July 27, 2006 - 12:00am
The public will remain uninformed and uneducated in science until the media professionals decide otherwise, until they stop quoting charlatans and quacks, and until respected scientists speak up. – The...
Public understanding of science III: Training graduate students
by STAR SCIENCE By Flor Lacanilao, Ph.D. - March 16, 2006 - 12:00am
We tried to catch up with our neighboring countries by rightly building up our S&T capabilities. Programs included increasing the R&D funding and the technical manpower. After a decade, however, established...
Public understanding of science II: Research on medicinal plants
by STAR SCIENCE By Flor Lacanilao, Ph.D. - February 2, 2006 - 12:00am
The Department of Health has been promoting products of medicinal plants as alternative medicines. It cites their benefits and effectiveness. One-third of our population who cannot afford Western drugs can depend...
Public understanding of science
by STAR SCIENCE By Flor Lacanilao, Ph.D. - May 26, 2005 - 12:00am
(Second of two parts)There were large increases in the budget of the Department of Science and Technology, particularly in 1991-1996. Increases in the DOST budget during this period had a yearly mean of 36 percent...
Public understanding of science
by STAR SCIENCE By Flor Lacanilao, Ph.D. - May 19, 2005 - 12:00am
(First of two parts) "Development goals that do not recognize the importance of science and technology in economic transformation are likely to fail, especially those aimed at reducing poverty and raising income...
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