Research
Dismantling Boundaries in Science and Technology Studies
The boundaries between the history of science and science and technology studies (STS) can be misleadingly drawn, to the detriment of both fields.
A Social Contract for the Life Sciences: The US Case
An STS Scholar Reflects on Philosophy
Book abstract: Philosophy of Science: 5 Questions is a collection of short interviews based on 5 questions presented to some of the most influential and prominent scholars in the field.
Water Consumption of Energy Resource Extraction, Processing, and Conversion
Water and energy are closely linked. The water industry is energy-intensive, consuming electricity for desalination, pumping, and treatment of wastewater.
Potential Growth of the World Economy
This paper introduces a new framework for projecting potential growth of the world economy, emphasizing the contribution of information technology.
Adaptive Gaussian Process for Short-Term Wind Speed Forecasting
We study the problem of short term wind speed prediction, which is a critical factor for effective wind power generation.
Science in Democracy: Expertise, Institutions, and Representation
What is science’s proper role in democracy? A half-century ago the answer seemed plain: to “speak truth to power.” Science and politics existed in separate spheres of facts and values.
A Field of Its Own: The Emergence of Science and Technology Studies
The Oxford Handbook of Interdisciplinarity provides a synoptic overview of the current state of interdisciplinary research, education, administration and management, and problem solving-knowledge that
Toward a Science of Sustainability
This report presents an overview of research horizons in sustainability science.
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