Science and technology have come under the fire of critics over the last ten years or so, but the present situation of mankind will call for more, and not less, human ingenuity. A particular problem for Europe to master is the need to improve the channels for translating scientific achievements...

The nuclear meltdown in Fukushima has given renewed momentum to the anti-nuclear power movement across Europe. However, the degree of momentum varies greatly from country to country, and considering the geographically widespread consequences of a nuclear accident, it hardly appears optimal for...

The importance of competition law as a policy lever to help the EU compete at the forefront of science and technology seems to have been overlooked by the Commission. As a consequence, the EU appears to be at a disadvantage to the USA in terms of the regulatory environment for intellectual...

Development technology will have a crucial role to play in the realization of the Third World’s ambitious industrialization plans. Professor Havemann presents a system of development technologies which is expected to help in establishing appropriate organizational and research facilities.

There are important reasons why Japan's policy regarding imports of technology should find its place in the literature devoted to the economic development of Asia, Africa and Latin America. It is Japan which mastered to a highest degree the ability to subordinate technology imports to...