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Published online 26 March 2008 | Nature 452, 398 (2008) | doi:10.1038/452398b
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Science debate looking less likely in Philadelphia
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Given the science phobia that seems to be raging in the public mind, I won't be surprised if the debate does not occur. Heaven forbid (literally) that a candidate should take a position in support of science, because even if they were sympathetic, they are likely being advised that it would cost votes. It's sad really.