September 9th, 2007
While attention is frequently focussed on lack of research in basic sciences, the picture is even more abysmal in case of social sciences. S.l Rao, formerly of the National Council For Applied Economic Research explains why,
Distancing from teaching, spreading a thin layer of good academics over teaching and research institutions, the principle of the [...]
September 6th, 2007
The Dutch have unveiled a novel approach to health insurance,
Starting in 2006, the Netherlands has required all adults to buy their own health insurance, or pay a penalty. And insurers must offer policy to all comers, no matter how sick or old they are.
The government subsidizes policies for adults who can’t afford to [...]
September 3rd, 2007
The lowly jatropha which can be grown virtually anywhere can provide a partial solution to the global energy crisis,
Goldman Sachs recently cited jatropha as one of the best candidates for future biodiesel production. A Bear Stearns analysis last year found that U.S. farmers only have the capacity to replace about 7% of the [...]