Time to speak up against the doom merchants
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Academics and scientists should use their expertise to give balanced opinions in public debates. Often the public are frightened by incorrect information and they could be helped by scientists giving their unbiased views during a debate. Scientists were not prepared for the public concern over genetically modified (GM) crops. Some observers point out information on GM food was often relayed by people without expertise in the area. The academics also failed to speak out against the forecasts of what would happen following the break down of technology due to the Year 2000 bug.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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Plant rage may uproot experts
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A quarter of experienced scientists whose work involves genetically modified plants has thought about leaving the United Kingdom because of attitudes to the technology. A survey of scientists suggests that they feel the public has a more hostile perception of science.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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Has the GM backlash blighted British botany?
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Plant scientists in the United Kingdom have found themselves part of the genetically modified crops debate even when they do not work in that area. A survey by the paper of scientists is presented on the effect of this debate.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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