| Global warming is top science news in 2007 | | | |
Global warming ranks as Thailand’s top science and technology news in 2007, followed by stem cell developments, according to a survey by the co-operation between the Writers & Publishers Forum and National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). Associate Prof. Dr. Sakarindr Bhumiratana, NSTDA director, said the survey focused on the interest in science news among 3,000 people in Bangkok and the surrounding areas.
News about global warming ranks top, followed by news on stem cells. Other science and technology news stories of interest include reports of Thai teenagers winning gold medals in Olympiads, Internet threats, robot competitions, the Leonid meteor showers, nuclear power plants, lead-free noodle pots, GMO field trials, and NANO products.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakarindr confirmed that the survey identified a segment of the public that are interested in science issues relating to living and health problems. The stem cell issue for treatment of illness and the support of intelligent students were two excellent examples.
The NSTDA will, in the future, promote science-related news, particularly about industry and product development. It also plans to educate the public regarding more controversial issues such as GMO crop trials and the construction of nuclear power plants.
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