Science funding: up in smoke?

Article Abstract:

The federal budget for 1999 has tied funding for research to expected tobacco revenues due to be available to the Treasury Department by October, 1998. Critics charge that the since there is no definitive agreement on a tobacco bill, there can be no certainty on the availability of such funds.

Political aspects, Tobacco industry, Federal aid to research, Government aid to research

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Supreme Court to judges: start thinking like scientists

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The US Supreme Court threw out the long-held standard of admissibility of scientific evidence based on general acceptance by the scientific community. In 'Daubert v Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals,' they ruled that judges must evaluate the scientific validity of the research cited.

Evidence, Expert, Expert evidence

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Supreme Court to weigh science

Article Abstract:

The Supreme Court will hear arguments about the admissibility of scientific evidence in the Bendectin case and has the opportunity to set a new standard for scientific testimony. Scientists are divided on the importance of peer review and publication as a requirement.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Pharmaceutical industry, Bendectin (Medication), Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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