Why the scientific community and the political world need to work closely together

摘要

An editorial in Chemistry World for July raises the thorny problem of the interaction between science and politics.This is an important issue,for those working in science are fully entitled to freedom of opinion and expression and should not be leant upon by political factions who find their reports and conclusions distasteful and an impediment to pursuing policies.At the same time,scientific research plays an immense role in informing and influencing those who take political decisions on behalf of citizens in general.