Science is for innovation, but what is the public for?
The UK government is worried. It says science underpins the economy, but the big issue is public opinion, reports Robert Walgate.
Jul 30, 2000
LONDON, 31 July (
But first of all, British scientists can cheer. With a 15% increase in the science budget last year, and a recent commitment to a further 7% a year for the next three years, this government has shown its scientific colours [see BioMed Central article Devil's in the detail of UK science boost]. It is in favour of science — at least, if...