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RSC Policy Bulletin 6


Scientific advice

Power attracts - and requires - advice

01 June 2007

Dr Stephen Benn discusses the government's need for sound scientific advice when making political decisions.



Risk, precaution and chemical control

Risk, precaution and chemical control

01 June 2007

REACH is now a reality. The RSC is assisting in the development of guidance for its implementation.



Fighting crime with DNA

Fighting crime with DNA

01 June 2007

The UK has the largest forensic DNA database in the world, but why hasn't the public been given opportunities to discuss the civil liberties issues involved?



Peer review under pressure

Peer review under pressure

01 June 2007

An RCUK consultation looked at how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the peer review system.



Managing our nuclear waste

Managing our nuclear waste

01 June 2007

The RSC bought together UK experts to examine the scientific challenges associated with geological disposal of nuclear waste.



Hitting the glass ceiling in the chemical industry

Hitting the glass ceiling in the chemical industry

01 June 2007

The chemical industry is failing to utilise the scientific skills and creativity of its female workforce.



Brain chemistry

Brain chemistry

01 June 2007

Can we alter brain chemistry to cure mental illness and addiction, and what ethical issues would arise?


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