More and more countries have realized that for their nations to prosper, they have to have strong capacities and polices to promote the best science.” That underscores the "tremendous need and opportunity for us—the European Commission and the United States—to collaborate on integrating the global scientific community so that we can all take advantage of the benefits" he added. Leshner’s talk spanned a range of critical science policy issues, but focused especially on changes in the U.S. and global climate for science and technology, the need to engage a sometimes skeptical public on science-related issues, and the uses of science diplomacy to advance research and improve global relations. Full Article at American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science