by Tanja Haser

The Union of Concerned Scientists, or UCS, is a partnership of more than 100.000 scientists and citizens in the United States. Kevin Knobloch, who serves on the board of directors of the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES) and the Environmental League of Massachusetts, and Kurt Gottfried, a professor emeritus of physics at Cornell University, now lead the UCS. One of the main purposes of the Union is to encourage activities that protect the environment.

by Alexander Unkart

The fact that biotechnology is a contentious issue in Austria hardly makes the country and its people unique. So it should come as no surprise that Austria followed the path of other countries by establishing a federal advisory panel on biotechnology that will celebrate its fourth birthday this June.

by Ilona Aberl

The International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) was recently honored at the Embassy of Austria in Washington, D.C. during a reception meant to highlight its success in bringing together scientific talent from around the world to conduct studies intended to benefit the global community. The evening was a success due to the vested interest of guests representing organizations such as the U.S. Department of State, National Institutes of Health, various embassies and the American Association for the Advancement of Science to name a few.