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the onion explains how science is funded
# science

the onion explains how science is funded

Nothing is more important to a modern nation's prosperity than science and engineering, and nothing is more neglected by today's politicians.

putting science on the chopping block, again
# science

putting science on the chopping block, again

Politicians want to cut scientific research and education programs, ignoring how little they'd actually be cutting and how many people it will truly affect.

nasa vs. private space, the fictional dilemma
# space

nasa vs. private space, the fictional dilemma

Space reporters are wondering how NASA will navigate its rivalry with private rocketeers. But NASA is actually very happy to have company.

when public fury and fear start calling the shots
# politics

when public fury and fear start calling the shots

The Tea Party is gladly willing to sabotage science, education, technology, and anything else that reminds them that the world is changing because to them, change is scary.

why dog eat dog politics is a really bad thing
# politics

why dog eat dog politics is a really bad thing

Christopher Hitchens accurately dissects why very few sane people want to go into Western politics anymore.

how much could we really combat poverty?
# politics

how much could we really combat poverty?

Today, extreme poverty is not an issue of insufficient resources, but of politics and allocation. And that makes it much harder to address.

not dangerous, just poorly thought out…
# politics

not dangerous, just poorly thought out…

Sometimes ideas advocated as dangerous and subversive are just poorly thought out notions in search of better marketing.

constellation tries to rise from the grave
# space

constellation tries to rise from the grave

NASA is trying to keep Constellation on life support by exploiting a loophole in its currently open-ended mission while Congress looks the other way.

to boldly try to go again. maybe. kind of…
# space

to boldly try to go again. maybe. kind of…

Politicians still can't figure out exactly what they want NASA to be or do. And that's hurting both its budget and its ability to plan.

nasa in 2011: the good, the bad and the ugly
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nasa in 2011: the good, the bad and the ugly

NASA is looking to fix its problems and gear up for sustainable missions. But the actual numbers leave much to be desired.

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