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Submission + - Do scientists understand the public? (amacad.org)

Submitted by Mab_Mass on Thursday July 01, 2010 @12:03PM

Mab_Mass writes: The American Academy of Arts & Sciences has an interesting article on the relationship between scientists and the public. Rather than point the finger at an "ignorant" public, this article chastises the scientists for a poor understanding of how to communicate with non-technical people. With a look at the issues of climate change, nuclear waste disposal, genetics, and the future of the internet, the article provides examples of how the experts in these fields are failing to present their message in a way that encourages public discussion and support. Well worth a read, especially for the tech-savvy slashdot crowd.

Submission + - Space planes to meet 'big demand'

Submitted by Mab_Mass on Monday March 17, 2008 @11:00AM

Mab_Mass writes: Space tourism is getting closer to reality. From the article:

Aerospace giant EADS says it will need a production line of rocket planes to satisfy the space tourism market. The European company's Astrium division, makers of the Ariane rocket, has plans for a commercial vehicle to take ticketed passengers above 100km. Its market assessment suggests there would be 15,000 people a year prepared to part with some 200,000 euros (£160,000) for the ride of a lifetime. Astrium anticipates it be will be producing about 10 planes a year.

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