Obama promises spending boost for science

Nature by Jeff Tollefson | Apr. 30, 2009 (News Report)

President Barack Obama bolstered his lofty promises to US scientists on Monday, saying he would push through an historic increase in research and development funding. Full Story »

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by Kay L. Colley - May. 5, 2009

This lacks some of the depth and context needed for an audience that aren't science wonks. Such large figures are beyond most people's comprehension.

To keep science on the radar screen for the general public, more reporters outside of the trade press will need to tackle these issues and make them understandable.