I thought folks here would be interested in a new report from Eurobarometer
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/10/266&format=H
TML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
or
http://tinyurl.com/2bnsxnt
and
http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/index_en.htm
It links to a survey of public attitudes.
"According to a new Eurobarometer report published today, nearly 80% of
Europeans say they are interested in scientific discoveries and
technological developments, compared to 65% interested in sport. Over 70% of
Europeans want to see the expansion of EU-funded research in the future. But
only 10% consider themselves well-informed about science, nearly 60% think
scientists should put more effort into communicating about their work and
65% believe governments should do more to interest young people in
scientific issues. Europeans overwhelmingly recognise the benefits and
importance of science but many also express fears over risks from new
technologies, the power that knowledge gives to scientists and human rights
issues linked to science."
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Michael Kenward OBE
Have words will travel
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