Elections & Scientific Research

American politics has been polarized with regards to scientific research in certain areas, and Nature magazine has done a nice job of profiling the effects of this year's mid-term elections on the major congressional science committees. While many of the most politically charged scientific issues are in the realm of bioethics, there are some physics-related issues that might be affected, such as space exploration, fuel efficiency and alternative fuels, as well as the general effect on scientific funding and freedom in general.

Nature articles on the mid-term election:

• Mid-term elections 2006 special report
• Democrats take the reins
• Results in key races
• Ongoing newsblog

Other related articles:

• Science - Democrats Win in House Could Influence Science Agenda