SciFri Radio: Science Policy and Funding

SciFri Radio: The War On Cancer Turns 40
Cancer researcher Harold Varmus discusses how scientists’ understanding of cancer has evolved.

SciFri Radio: US Military Keeps Wary Eye On Asia’s Space Race
One expert says Asia’s space race could result in peaceful competition--or military conflict.

SciFri Radio: Solar Sector At War Over Cheap Chinese Panels
Solar panel manufacturers and installers are at odds over a petition to tax imported Chinese panels.

SciFri Radio: When Politics Meets Science
Should candidates take an American Science Pledge?

SciFri Radio: Balancing Budgets With R and D
Congressman Rush Holt argues for keeping research and development as a key part of the federal budget.

SciFri Radio: NOAA Warns Of Gap In Future Forecasting Abilities
Budget cuts may impair NOAA’s ability to monitor severe weather, such as tornadoes and blizzards.

SciFri Radio: Parsing The Budget Bills
The signing of the debt ceiling bill this week may lead to sizable cutbacks in energy and environmental programs.

SciFri Radio: If Science Takes A Wrong Turn, Who Rights It?
Ira Flatow and guests discuss recent cases of scientific fraud that have led to study retractions.

SciFri Radio: In Battle Of The Bulbs, It’s Watts Vs. Lumens
How will energy efficiency standards affect light bulb design?

SciFri Radio: Funding For James Webb Space Telescope In Jeopardy
Will Congress cut funding for Hubble’s successor?

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