If President-elect Obama wants any advice on scientific matters, he should take a look at the latest issue of Discover Magazine. In Memo to the Commander in Chief, Melissa Lafsky has compiled a fascinating and inspirational list of “50 science ideas” for the next President from an impressive group of experts in their fields. From making alternative energy research a top priority and restoring research funding to adequate levels to bringing back the independent scientific panels that used to advise Congress and  “act as an evangelist for a more scientifically literate public who are better able to evaluate issues such as climate change,” there’s lots of good and important advice here from people worth listening to.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been thrilled to see President-elect Obama selecting cabinet members and advisors who are respected and acknowledged experts, and not just beltway politicians. I hope Obama will read this article and act on some of the important issues raised in Memo to the Commander in Chief.

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