From Little Science to Big Science
The number of scientists has been increasing exponentially for at least a century, with doubling times ranging from 10 to 15 years. The needs of the scientific enterprise are now beginning to strain or even overwhelm national resources and are irreversibly transforming science's soul. Not all changes are for the worse, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain scientific integrity, fair quality control and the spirit of cooperation within the scientific community. Coming to terms with Big Science is one of the major challenges of the next scientific generation.
Swiss Academies Communications
- Forschung für gesellschaftliche Innovationen an Fachhochschulen
- The impact of emissions from aviation on the climate
- Kleiner Staat, grosse Unternehmen: Die Schweiz in der Ordnung der Globalisierung
- Instrumente für eine wirksame und effiziente Klima- und Energiepolitik
- Large Astronomical Facilities: Their Fundamental Importance for Swiss Astronomers
- Ausserschulische MINT-Angebote in der Schweiz
- Forschung stärkt Vernetzung der Schweizer Pärke
- Weighing of interests for proposed animal experiments
- Abschlussbericht Sustainable Development at Universities Programme
- Gesundheitliche Aspekte der Schweizerischen Energiestrategie 2050
- Einschätzung der Karrieresituation von Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen in der Schweiz
- From Little Science to Big Science