Science Debate 2008

It’s making the science-blogging rounds today that Obama has answered the questions posed as Science Debate 2008, questions on education, health care, stem cells and, of course, climate. He supports all the right scientific positions, and says several times that he will increase funding for basic research overall, but most importantly acknowledges and condemns the ideological and political interference that has plagued US research during the Bush administration.

McCain will, apparently, follow with his answers soon.

Meanwhile, here in the UK, the lengthily-named Department for Innovation, University and Skills (DIUS) is holding a consultation on Science and Society where you can answer questions like “How should scientists be rewarded for their efforts to communicate science to the public?” (I’m thinking big wads of cash.)