Post by Tamrin on Jan 23, 2013 9:48:17 GMT 10
Keep politics out of science (excerpt):
Controversy about climate science, global warming and genetically modified crops reinforces the importance of insulating science from political, ideological and religious influence, a leading British scientist says.
President of The Royal Society Paul Nurse says scientific advice should be based on the consensus of scientists who are experts in the area concerned, who are fully aware of conflicting explanations and the evidence on which these divergent views are based.
"As a further check this advice needs to be challenged through peer review carried out by other expert scientists to ensure the conclusions reached are reliable and secure," Sir Paul told some his peers at the University of Melbourne on Monday.
President of The Royal Society Paul Nurse says scientific advice should be based on the consensus of scientists who are experts in the area concerned, who are fully aware of conflicting explanations and the evidence on which these divergent views are based.
"As a further check this advice needs to be challenged through peer review carried out by other expert scientists to ensure the conclusions reached are reliable and secure," Sir Paul told some his peers at the University of Melbourne on Monday.
