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Science in policy, June 2003. POSTnote 03/196.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 2003
Reference
POST-PN-196

Aircraft noise, June 2003. POSTnote 03/197.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 2003
Reference
POST-PN-197

Aviation and the environment, report summary April 2003. POSTnote 03/195.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 April 2003
Reference
POST-PN-195

Medical self-test kits, March 2003. POSTnote 03/194.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 March 2003
Reference
POST-PN-194

This briefing describes the trends in foodborne disease in the UK and examines options for meeting the Government target to reduce it by 20% between 2001 and 2006.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 January 2003
Reference
POST-PN-193

There is growing interest in using nuclear fusion for generating electricity in the future. The fuel it would use is abundant and it produces no greenhouse gases. Questions remain over issues such as the economic viability and environmental impact of fusion power and the timescales for its commercialisation.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 January 2003
Reference
POST-PN-192

This POSTnote outlines the current scale of energy needs in developing countries, the issues associated with meeting these needs and the role of the UK in adopting a new perspective.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 2002
Reference
POST-PN-191

This POSTnote outlines the scale of the challenge and reasons for improving access to sanitation. It also examines the technical, economic, social, and institutional issues that will be faced in delivering the target, and the UK’s contribution towards that end.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 2002
Reference
POST-PN-190

This POSTnote updates POST’s previous work in this area (POST report 153, March 2001), focusing in particular on radioactive waste and GM crops.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 2002
Reference
POST-PN-189

This POSTnote explores the major steps contributing to improved air quality in the UK since the time of the Great Smog in London 50 years ago.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 2002
Reference
POST-PN-188

This POSTnote describes current and future applications of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in road transport and discusses questions such as financing, management and safety which need attention if such schemes are to be implemented successfully.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 2002
Reference
POST-PN-187

This POSTnote outlines the basis of interest in hydrogen and examines technologies for its production, handling and use. Policy issues surrounding technology and market development of hydrogen are also considered.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 2002
Reference
POST-PN-186

This POSTnote examines the technological, legal, and enforcement issues as the UK faces the December 2002 deadline implementing the recent EC Directive addressing the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) on the internet.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 2002
Reference
POST-PN-185

This POSTnote examines reasons for the increase in the caesarean section (CS) rate and implications for health policy.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 2002
Reference
POST-PN-184

This POSTnote examines the potential for commercial organisations and the public sector to infringe the privacy of digital communications, how the law can protect such communications and the implications for Government policy.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 2002
Reference
POST-PN-183

This POSTnote describes how peer review operates, provides an overview of its strengths and weaknesses, and considers what improvements might exist.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 September 2002
Reference
POST-PN-182

This POSTnote outlines how broadband internet access can be received, examines international comparisons and considers options to encourage take-up and coverage.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 2002
Reference
POST-PN-181

This POSTnote describes the background to the UK Biobank, and examines issues raised such as consent, confidentiality, ownership and oversight.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 2002
Reference
POST-PN-180

This POSTnote outlines possible forms of nuclear terrorism attack such as: Detonation of a nuclear weapon; attacks involving radioactive materials and attacks on nuclear facilities. Legislation addressing these risks and the UK’s strategy for coping with them are also considered.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 2002
Reference
POST-PN-179

This POSTnote outlines the technological, social, economic and political issues influencing sustainable water use and examines the UK's role in helping to increase developing countries' capacity in this area.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 May 2002
Reference
POST-PN-178

ThisPOSTnote updates a previous note (Managing Flood POSTnote 169, December 2001) by summarising the outcome floodforum.net, and outlines the Government's current consultation on the arrangement for funding flood and coastal defence.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 April 2002
Reference
POST-PN-177

This POSTnote outlines: the Kyoto Protocol and the current UK/EU view; positions of other developed countries (particularly the USA, Australia, Russia and Japan) and the situation in developing countries.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 April 2002
Reference
POST-PN-176

This POSTnote describes how CCTV is used and examines issues such as its effectiveness, civil liberties and its use in court.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 April 2002
Reference
POST-PN-175

This POSTnote sets out recent legal and technical developments in the area of stem cell research and considers the issues they raise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 March 2002
Reference
POST-PN-174

The Government wishes to speed the planning of major infrastructure projects (MIPs) to minimise what it sees as unnecessary delays. This POSTnote focuses on what is meant by MIPs, and how they can be appraised.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 February 2002
Reference
POST-PN-173

This POSTnote describes the background to the recent European Commission proposals to extend the GM labelling regime and examines the options available.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 February 2002
Reference
POST-PN-172

NICE provides evidence-based guidance for the NHS, to ensure doctors use the most effective and affordable treaments. This POSTnote outlines how NICE evaluates clinical- and cost-effectiveness and examines the wider issues raised by health technology appraisal.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 February 2002
Reference
POST-PN-168

Variant Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (v-CJD) was first defined in the UK in 1996. This POSTnote outlines the main factors that will influence the number of future cases, considers models that estimate the total number of deaths, and discusses the policy implications.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 January 2002
Reference
POST-PN-171

This POSTnote is a summary of a longer report looking at the development of digital communications in the UK, considering the main policy issues and examining the implications of convergence for communications regulation.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 2001
Reference
POST-PN-170

This POSTnote outlines the policy and practice of managing river flooding, and examines how the response might be improved.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 2001
Reference
POST-PN-169

This POSTnote complements POSTnote 166 on Bio-terrorism and considers the nature of various chemical agents, international efforts to stop proliferation and UK preparedness for attacks.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 2001
Reference
POST-PN-167

This POSTnote outlines the nature of the various biological weapons (BW) and their effectiveness, assesses which agents are most likely to be available and looks at UK plans to manage the consequences of BW attacks.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 2001
Reference
POST-PN-166

Biometric technology identifies individuals automatically by using their biological or behavioural characteristics. This POSTnote considers the number of current and potential applications relating to national security and law enforcement.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 2001
Reference
POST-PN-165

This POSTnote describes the health benefis of physical activity, looks at trends in activity levels among the UK population and examines policy options for encouraging people to be physically active more frequently.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 2001
Reference
POST-PN-162

This POSTnote outlines the main renewable energy sources, the barriers to uptake, and the policies to stimulate their deploymnet. It specifically aims to help Parliamentarians in their consideration of the RO Order 2001. Also, this briefing accompanies a separate briefing on electricity networks (POSTnote 163).

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 2001
Reference
POST-PN-164

The Government wishes to increase the contribution of renewable electricity and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) to UK energy supplies. This POSTnote explores the regulatory, economic and technical implications arising. It accompanies a related but separate briefing on renewable energy (POSTnote 164).

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 2001
Reference
POST-PN-163

This POSTnote outlines the international intellectual property (IP) regime and examines options through which developing countries can access effective treatments.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 2001
Reference
POST-PN-160

This POSTnote summarises the latest scientific assessment of climate change, the issues to be resolved at the international negotiations in Bonn, and the implications for future policy.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 2001
Reference
POST-PN-161

This POSTnote considers options for regulation of internet content and examines Government policy in this area.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 2001
Reference
POST-PN-159

This POSTnote looks at radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in rocks and soils that can cause lung cancer. Around 100,000 homes across the country are thought to be at particular risk. It outlines where radon comes from, its hazards, and ways to reduce its risks.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 2001
Reference
POST-PN-158

This POSTnote looks at human factors which are liable to cause both large-scale accidents and small-scale workplace accidents, examines how their effects can be minimised and analyses the implications for health and safety.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 2001
Reference
POST-PN-156

This POSTnote looks at options for using new technologies in voting, focussing on the pros and cons of internet voting and the implications of such a radical change in the way that elections are conducted.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 May 2001
Reference
POST-PN-155

Open channels: public dialogue in science and technology. Report No 153. March 2001. POST. 2001.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 March 2001
Reference
POST-PN-153

This POSTnote looks at military advantages and disadvantages of depleted uranium and possible alternatives, and potential risks posed to human health.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 March 2001
Reference
POST-PN-154

This POSTnote looks at recent trends in asthma, examines the possible factors behind them and discusses the issues that arise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 2000
Reference
POST-PN-152

This POSTnote describes the rainfall over the UK in Autumn 2000, outlines evidence regarding trends in such extreme events, and explores possible links with climate change.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 2000
Reference
POST-PN-151

This briefing describes satellite navigation, examines the case for Galileo and considers topics such as its funding and management.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 2000
Reference
POST-PN-150

This POSTnote looks at the possible increase in waste incineration and concerns over pollution.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 2000
Reference
POST-PN-149

This note sets out the design and technical challenges of the proposed US National Missile Defence (NMD) system, and discusses the issues, focussing on the UK's role.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 2000
Reference
POST-PN-148

This POSTnote outlines the Kyoto Protocol 'Mechanisms', and discusses key issues to be raised at the so-called 'COP6' meeting that begins in The Hague on 13th November 2000.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 2000
Reference
POST-PN-147

This POSTnote details recent developments in the farm-scale evaluations (FSEs) and examines the issues that arise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 September 2000
Reference
POST-PN-146

This POSTnote explores the content of the new millennium Science Centres and the Wellcome Wing and considers their future.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 2000
Reference
POST-PN-143

This POSTnote outlines the progress to date of sequencing efforts and examines the intellectual property rights (IPR) issues that arise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 2000
Reference
POST-PN-145

This POSTnote examines the basis for nature conservation and the role and application of science, and discusses the issues raised.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 2000
Reference
POST-PN-144

This POSTnote is a summary of a POST report that outlines the main developments, examines the implications and discusses the issues that arise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 2000
Reference
POST-PN-142

This POSTnote outlines recent developments in stem cell research, looks at the potential applications and analyses the issues that arise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 2000
Reference
POST-PN-141

Early years learning. POST. 2000.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 2000
Reference
POST-PN-140

This POSTnote describes recent trends in the use of GM animals, examines the underlying reasons for these trends and looks at possible future developments. Specific welfare issues relating to the production and use of GM animals are also examined.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 2000
Reference
POST-PN-157

Recent years have seen intense media interest in genetically modified (GM) foods. POST and the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee commissioned research to investigate media coverage of GM foods over the first six months of 1999. This report details the findings of this research and considers the...

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 May 2000
Reference
POST-PN-138

This POSTnote examines recent developments in the field of genetic testing, and analyses the issues that arise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 May 2000
Reference
POST-PN-139

The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) has reviewed industry's responses to environmental pressures and what drives innovation. This note summarises a longer report on innovation in environmental technology.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 April 2000
Reference
POST-PN-136

This POSTnote gives an overview of how MOX is made and used, and looks at some of the issues raised.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 April 2000
Reference
POST-PN-137

This POSTnote examines the techniques for increasing domestic water efficiency and discusses the issues raised.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 March 2000
Reference
POST-PN-135

This POSTnote explores the technologies currently available to meet the needs of older people and analyses their accessibility to the end-user.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 February 2000
Reference
POST-PN-134

The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) has recently completed its second on-line consultation, on the subject of women in science, engineering and technology (SET). The exercise aimed to inform the ongoing wider debate about the role of women in SET and to test the effectiveness of an e-mail...

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 January 2000
Reference
POST-PN-133

This POST Note examines the need for a new UK synchrotron and analyses the issues that arise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 1999
Reference
POST-PN-132

A number of recent scientific studies have investigated possible adverse health effects in infants receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine. The studies focus on the question of whether measles-containing vaccines, including MMR, are associated with the onset of intestinal complaints and/or behavioural disorders. This briefing summarises the evidence...

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 1999
Reference
POST-PN-131

Last August’s total eclipse of the Sun focussed popular attention on solar science . Beyond this transient spectacle, the increasing use of near-Earth space by satellites provides a strong economic incentive for greater knowledge of Sun-Earth interactions. The disruptions these can cause on Earth, could well increase as the next...

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 1999
Reference
POST-PN-130

Technological developments are continually improving the resolution of remote sensing from planes and satellites. Such techniques can provide 24-hour global surveillance in all weathers and are thus of crucial importance to national defence and military operations. But despite all the high technology, human operators remain of paramount importance in interpreting...

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 September 1999
Reference
POST-PN-129

Marine science and technology. POST Report 128. POST. 1999.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 1999
Reference
POST-PN-128

Growth promoting hormones have been at the centre of a long running trade dispute between the EU and US.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 May 1999
Reference
POST-PN-127

Recent advances in ground-based, satellite and theo-retical astronomy have proved the Solar System’s dynamism and complexity — in particular, that some of its minor members, called Near Earth Objects may impact the Earth in the future. In the UK, the USA and Australia, parliamentary interest has been stimulated. This report...

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 April 1999
Reference
POST-PN-126

This briefing summarises recent developments in understanding, diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis, and examines the issues that arise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 March 1999
Reference
POST-PN-124

Non-crop foods. POST note 125. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. 1999. (Also available on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/post/home.htm)

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 March 1999
Reference
POST-PN-125

This briefing note explains the causes of meningitis, examines the vaccines available and discusses the issues that arise.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 February 1999
Reference
POST-PN-123

Living in the greenhouse. POST report summary 121. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. 1998. (Also available on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/post/home.htm)

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 1998
Reference
POST-PN-121

Organo-phosphates. POST note 122. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. 1998. (Also available on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/post/home.htm)

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 1998
Reference
POST-PN-122

Nuclear fusion update. POST note 120. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. 1998. (Also available on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/post/home.htm)

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 1998
Reference
POST-PN-120

Health claims and foods. POST note 119. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. 1998. (Also available on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/post/home.htm)

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 1998
Reference
POST-PN-119

A brown and pleasant land: household growth and brownfield sites. POST report summary 117. POST. 1998. (Also available on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/post/home.htm)

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 1998
Reference
POST-PN-117

Anti-HIV drugs. POST note 118. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. 1998. (Also available on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/post/home.htm)

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 1998
Reference
POST-PN-118

A clean licence?: graduated vehicle excise duty. POST note 116. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. 1998.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 1998
Reference
POST-PN-116

Genetically modified foods: benefits and risks regulation and public acceptance. Inc.separate summary. POST. 1998.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 May 1998
Reference
POST-PN-115

Internet commerce: threats and opportunities. POST technical report 114. POST. 1998.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 April 1998
Reference
POST-PN-114

Electronic road charging. POST note 112. POST. 1998.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 March 1998
Reference
POST-PN-112

Cannabis update. POST note 113. POST. 1998.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 March 1998
Reference
POST-PN-113

Electronic government: information technologies and the citizen. By Peter Hirst and Michael Norton. POST. 1998. (Document can also accessed via the Internet at http://www.parliament.uk/post/egov.htm)

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 February 1998
Reference
POST-PN-110

Chemical and biological weapons. POST note 111. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. 1998.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 February 1998
Reference
POST-PN-111

Health risks and mobile phones. POST note 109. POST. 1998.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 January 1998
Reference
POST-PN-109

Hormone mimicking chemicals. POST technical report 92. POST. 1998.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 January 1998
Reference
POST-PN-108

Gulf war illness - dealing with the uncertainties. POST. 1997.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 December 1997
Reference
POST-PN-107

Radioactive waste: where next? Report summary 106. POST. 1997. (For full report see POLIS acc no 963625128)

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 1997
Reference
POST-PN-106

Vitamin B6. POST note 105. POST. 1997.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 November 1997
Reference
POST-PN-105

Safer eating: microbiological food poisoning and its prevention. POST. 1997.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 1997
Reference
POST-PN-104

BSE and CJD update. POST technical report 103. POST. 1997.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 October 1997
Reference
POST-PN-103

Ozone layer depletion and health. POST note 102. POST. 1997.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 1997
Reference
POST-PN-102

Bacterial food poisoning. POST note 101. POST. 1997.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 1997
Reference
POST-PN-101

Global warming: meeting new targets. POST note 100. POST. 1997.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 July 1997
Reference
POST-PN-100

Science shaping the future ? Technology foresight and its impacts. POST. 1997.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 1997
Reference
POST-PN-97

Striking a balance: the future of research dual support in higher education. POST. 1997.

Type
POSTnotes
Date
1 June 1997
Reference
POST-PN-99