Science under siege /

Scientific institutions are working to combat a rising wave of attacks on the integrity of scientists and their work. A range of scientific endeavors, including nanotechnology, immunization and atmospheric physics, are the target of misinformation campaigns that have lead to unwarranted abuse and ev...

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Other Authors: Horstman, Mark (Narrator, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:This edition in English.
Published: New South Wales : ABC Commercial, 2011.
Series:Catalyst ; Series 12, Episode 29, Part 2
VAST: academic video online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Scientific institutions are working to combat a rising wave of attacks on the integrity of scientists and their work. A range of scientific endeavors, including nanotechnology, immunization and atmospheric physics, are the target of misinformation campaigns that have lead to unwarranted abuse and even death threats. Mark Horstman highlights the damage being done to the public's trust in science and the impact these attacks have on the personal lives of hard working and conscientious scientists.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 10, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (7 min.).
Playing Time:00:07:24