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01 Jan
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Why does our society lack scientific temper and what can scientists do about it?

  • January 1, 2018
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the process of science is far more important than the product because the product may be of interest only to a few specialists but the process should be of interest to a much wider group of people

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27 Dec
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Biological mass extinction far more serious than previously thought?

  • December 27, 2017
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The world’s biosphere could be likened to a great wall, the human perched atop it. And if the biosphere were to lose a few species of animals, the wall would only lose a few bricks and still remain standing. But soon, if more and more animals go extinct, the entire wall may, just may, come crumbling down. The question is who is removing the bricks?

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22 Dec
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The unbiased reviewers – do they exist?

  • December 22, 2017
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Is there any point in double blind reviews?

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16 Dec
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Should we ban PET bottles?

  • December 16, 2017
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The choice between PET and glass bottles for high volume, mass consumption applications is not an easy one and is worth debating.

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15 Dec
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How can a Medical Doctor be a Mythologist?

  • December 15, 2017
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“By turning all knowledge that cannot be measured or proven using scientific principles into falsehood, scientists risk turning into power-brokers.”

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13 Dec
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Rethinking the Social Contract of Science

  • December 13, 2017
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https://youtu.be/0plyKJST_qc The presentation loo...

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13 Dec
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Scientific Temper and Education: A Framework for Discussion

  • December 13, 2017
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The curriculum of all students (including scientists) needs to include social science and humanities for strengthening their scientific temper.

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10 Dec
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Climate change: act before it is too late

  • December 10, 2017
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“World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice”

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10 Dec
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Science Diplomacy workshop in New Delhi

  • December 10, 2017
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Research and Information System for Developing Cou...

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08 Dec
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Science, Scientists, and Society: Renewing the Dialogue

  • December 8, 2017
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New initiatives emerge to re-imagine and bind the social contract of science

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08 Dec
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A March by Scientists

  • December 8, 2017
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The scientists need to understand and appreciate the fact that it will take an eclectic effort to solve many of the problems in our society.

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06 Dec
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Black holes are simpler than forests and science has its limits

  • December 6, 2017
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A reductionist explanation isn’t always the best or most useful one.

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06 Dec
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Public lectures by Prof. Jerry Coyne

  • December 6, 2017
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Public talks on evolutionary biology across various cities of India

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