Editor's Summary
28 July 2005
Academic interest
Ralph J. Cicerone began his six-year term as president of the US National Academy of Sciences Academy on 1 July. His research has included work on radiative forcing of climate change and the role of nitrous oxide and methane in global warming, which could come in handy in a post-Kyoto world. He spoke to Nature about his hopes and fears.
News Feature: In defence of data
As spokesman for America's scientific élite, Ralph Cicerone will have to do some tough talking in Washington. Emma Marris asks him how he'll ensure that politicians will listen to the science.
doi: 10.1038/436454a