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Security Versus Science

Posted by michael on from the for-the-children dept.

dogfrt writes "According to this Wired News article, post-9/11 homeland security has had a decidedly negative effect on US scientific research. In specific, researchers are self-censoring what they publish, talented foreign students are being denied visas (approximately 20%, according to one source in the article), and researchers are avoiding work with dangerous pathogens, choosing more innocuous micro-organisms."

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  1. Silver lining by NMerriam · · Score: 4, Funny


    The good news is that the amount of research going into creating friendly, fluffy bunnies is skyrocketing!

    Expect a new species of ultra-adorable housepets in the near future.

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  2. Re:Sad. by Tony-A · · Score: 5, Funny

    Plus, bashing the current administration doesn't take any particular talent or skill. C'mon people, think.

    I think ..... you're right. Bashing the current administration doesn't take any particular talent or skill. It's that easy!