Pres. Obama began his term with a speech emphasizing alternative energy, health care and a focus on education. What's the future of stem cells and other issues that frustrated scientists during the Bush administration?
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Is Obama right that technology can lower health care costs?
In fact, just the opposite may be true
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Investing in the Tech Future of the U.S.
House Dems push for more than $80 billion in stimulus money for big tech projects
Features
9 Ways NASA Can Tackle Climate Change
Scientists tell Pres. Barack Obama how the space agency could help solve the world's number-one problem
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Future of the U.S. Space Program in Obama's Hands
A decision must be made by the next chief executive soon on the space shuttle's fate, for starters
Science Talk
Science in the Obama Administration
Stanford University biologist Sharon Long, a science advisor to the Barack Obama campaign, talks about science in the upcoming administration
60-Second Earth
Obama and (Climate) Change
What is in store for environmental policy in the new Obama administration?
60-Second Science Blog
Is combating climate change worth the cost?
President Obama has said that preventing and reversing global warming will be a top priority in his administration
60-Second Science Blog
Scott Gration reportedly tapped for top NASA post
Retired Air Force major general Scott Gration has been asked to head NASA under President Barack Obama
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Two Cabinet picks from Pres. Obama
Anti-tobacco advocate tapped for Number 2 health slot, campaign tech advisor to run FCC
60-Second Science Blog
Will DTV transition be delayed?
Lovers of analog TV may get a reprieve from the scheduled February 18 transition to digital television
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Obama halts last-minute Bush regs
President Barack Obama yesterday put all pending regulatory changes on hold until he has a chance to review them
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Obama's inauguration
Tech and environmental impact
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Next-generation lunar rover to help fete Obama's inauguration
The inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., offered space buffs a glimpse into the future