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There will be no major removal of experiments using recombinant DNA techniques from safety guidelines laid down by the National Institutes of Health, writes David Dickson
In his anniversary address to the Royal Society last week, Lord Todd, the Society's President, lamented the deteriorating health of Britain's science and argued for a restructuring of the university system. Here we publish extracts from his speech.
West German campaigners against Berufsverbot are planning to mark Human Rights Day, 10 December, with a petition to the Federal Chancellor, asking that the promised “liberalisation” of employment policy be implemented. Vera Rich talked to a leading member of the campaign about the effect of Berufsverbot on academic life.
Brazil leads the world in the development of alcohol as a fuel for transport. But has it really found a way of appreciably reducing its dependence on oil? Maurice Bazin reports.
British law on fixed term contracts is unclear. Basic questions, such as ‘what is a fixed term contract?’ and ‘how effective is a waiver clause?’ have still to receive satisfactory answers. Julian Fulbrook of the London School of Economics, traces the recent legal wrangles.
