Semiconductor microchips are a critical component of nearly every device we consider essential. From cars to smartphones to gaming consoles and more, microchips are the powerhouse of modern-day technology. Because of ever-increasing demand, microchip productio... More »
In 1938, Alvin Hansen—the “American Keynes”—introduced a phrase that would form the basis of worry for policymakers in developed nations the world over. In the face of plunging birth rates and ever-increasing life expectancies, OECD nations were soon to face a... More »
You have been involved in environmental research and deforestation issues in the Amazon from the earliest stages of interest in this area. What was that like? The Amazon appeared on the radar screen about 25 to 30 years ago as something that Brazilians needed ... More »
This piece, first published on July 6, 2016, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors.Although the majority of the scientific community a... More »
This piece, first published on April 1, 2016, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors.In recent years, NASA has increasingly focused its... More »
Although the majority of the scientific community agrees that Earth’s climate is warming, there is still considerable public debate about whether or not climate change is happening and how serious the government’s response should be. Indeed, a recent report fr... More »
Firms often underinvest in research and development (R&D) when there is no government intervention. There are many uncertainties and risks that discourage firms from investing in R&D, which slows the pace of innovation. To address this problem, governments can... More »
Religions pose some attitudinal influences toward space policy. These attitudes deviate the most from the wider population among Evangelical Christians. More »
Although the Internet of Things has major potential for economic opportunities, it still faces problems in data privacy, security, and other areas that have yet to be overcome. More »
Contrary to popular perceptions, Democrats do not always spend more than Republicans on R&D. More »
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs are in high demand, but STEM educational programs may not reach all American students equally. More »
This week, Julie Cooper speaks with Dr. Mark Hammergren of the Adler Planetarium about current space research, trends and politics in the field and how astronomers’ work impacts our daily lives. More »