Stuart Hogarth, from the Institute of Science and Society at University of Nottingham, has spent the past few years looking into how such tests are regulated.
Professor Jim Iley, executive director of science and education at the Royal Society of Chemistry told BBC News that gaps in data meant there was still a "degree of uncertainty" about the impact of the chemicals.
The results were announced on June 3rd by Jack Scudder of the University of Iowa, Jeffrey Hughes of Boston University and Atsuhiro Nishida of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
Dr Nathalie Pettorelli, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London Dr Nathalie Pettorelli will use her For Women In Science Fellowship to support her research at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London.
By contributing as a partner and supporter of this major European rendezvous between science and society, UNESCO demonstrates its commitment towards the re-strengthening of international cooperation for the advancement of science, establishment of science for development and peace, promotion of sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.
She believes that while many attitudes toward women have changed across many areas of society, science, and physics in particular, remain stuck in the past.
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As Hameed points out, Asad probably would have been frustrated at this point in his project without the help of a local science society.
While discussions of cultural differences can spark debate, the Smithsonian's Eric Jentsch, a specialist in the NMAH's division of science, medicine and society, points to one object that's literally too hot to handle.
Professor Graham Russell, a former chairman of the National Osteoporosis Society, said science had entered a "landmark period" for the treatment of osteoporosis.
In order to help you better, I consulted with Dr. Steve Fleck, chair of the Sport Science Department at Colorado College and a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
As a mother of three, a wife, a science teacher, an administrator, a college professor, a tennis coach, a sponsor of Future Educators of America and Science National Honor Society and Girl Scout leader, Florida delegate Dr. Marilyn Zaragoza is an achiever, successfully balancing many different hats.
Eileen Hopkins, of the National Autistic Society, welcomed the Science paper: "Anything that adds to the body of knowledge on autism is clearly welcome, " she said.
The amendment from Lib Dem MSP Margaret Smith, which stressed the importance of modern languages and science in modern society and the global marketplace, was backed without opposition.
Many of the highest paying jobs in society involve engineering, chemical and biological science, and some sort of mortal danger.
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Highlighting the need to sustain hope amongst Arab young men and women following the Arab Spring, Princess Sumaya highlighted her personal commitment as President of the Royal Scientific Society to sustain talented youth and entrepreneurship in the areas of science, underscoring the importance of stimulating innovation through basic sciences.
Thane Kreiner is currently Executive Director of the Center for Science, Technology and Society at Santa Clara University.
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In just four years she had bridged the cultural divide between Africa and Europe and began studying political science with the creme de la creme of Dutch society at the University of Leiden.
He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the recipient of the 2007 AAAS Mentor award and a Fellow of Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
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Heinz ( HNZ - news - people ) Kerry Foundation award, public advocate for husband John's presidential bid, and was listed as a "grantee" on the 2006 Soros Foundation Network Report within their Open Society Institute's "Politicization of Science Program".
The projected loss of observing capability could have significant adverse consequences for science and society.
It is a celebration of science, scientific research and innovation and its impact on society.
No amount of health care spending will suffice to contain the impact of these diseases on society except sustained investment in science.
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Yet an internet-led campaign for change has gained thousands of signatures, plus support from Richard Dawkins, a prominent science writer, and Lord Rees, the head of the Royal Society.
Organized by the Society for the Archival Science Development and The Mexican Section of Archivists without borders.
And there's the rub: we as a global society are increasingly dependent on science, yet increasingly ignorant of it.
Nonetheless, our society seems to suffer a sort of schizophrenia towards science.
This event will count with the active participation of students and faculty alike, and include a panel discussion on the role of science for peace as well as keynotes on science, engaging society, and development.
The Royal Society, which is the UK's academy of science, founded in 1660, works to encourage the development of scientific research and knowledge.
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Score, which represents science teachers plus leading scientific institutions including the Royal Society and the Institute of Physics is concerned that A-level funding changes will have "detrimental effects on the offering and uptake of science A-levels".
On Thursday 27 January some of the top female scientists in the UK came together for a roundtable discussion at the Royal Society to celebrate one of the most eminent women in science, Marie Curie and the 100th anniversary of her Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
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