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1 online resource (streaming video file) (54 min. 22 sec.) ; 328324351 bytes |
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Science is in trouble. From global warming to GM foods and children's vaccinations, it seems the scientist's word is no longer Gospel. Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel laureate cell biologist and the President of the Royal Society, wants to find out why science is suddenly under attack and how scientists have responded. As part of this quest he meets some of the key protagonists; from the Professor at the heart of Climate-gate, to an HIV sufferer who denies that HIV causes AIDS and refuses to take any medication.Sir Paul examines the science of climate change to ask why it is that public support for the concept of human induced climate change is falling. As he travels across the US and the UK he learns that the core problem is uncertainty - new discoveries often seem to complicate rather than simplify the science. And where there is uncertainty, in the public's mind, there is room for doubt.In the 21st century there is no automatic acceptance of a scientist's word. They have to earn that trust. Paul wants to find out what scientists need to do to earn, and keep, the public's trust. (From the UK) (Documentary) G CC |
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Broadcast 2011-08-09 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Climatic changes -- Research.
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Genetically modified foods.
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Immunization of children -- Evaluation.
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Science -- Public opinion.
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United States.
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Streaming video
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Bindschadler, Bob, contributor
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Nurse, Paul, contributor
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