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James Ceaser is the Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, director of the Program for Constitutionalism and Democracy, and was a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is the author of several books on American politics and American political thought, including...
"New Nuclear's Potential" With George P. Shultz And James O. Ellis, Jr.
Hoover Institution fellows George P. Shultz and James O. Ellis, Jr. talk about why they are taking a fresh look at nuclear power and how understanding the issues around new approaches to nuclear power will help to realize their potential.
"New Nuclear's Potential" with George P. Shultz and James O. Ellis, Jr.
Former Secretary of State George Shultz and retired Navy Admiral James Ellis in a conversation about small modular nuclear reactors: why people are interested again today and how they might measure up to the rest of the American energy landscape in terms of security, economics, and the environment.
"Reinventing Nuclear Power" With James O. Ellis, Jr.
Taking a fresh look at nuclear power in a time of newfound domestic energy abundance.
Area 45: James Sweeney On California’s Electricity Woes
Why can’t the world’s fifth-largest economy keep its lights on?
Artificial Intelligence Will Both Disrupt And Benefit The Workplace, Stanford Scholar Says
Hoover Institution fellow James Timbie discusses his new book Beyond Disruption: Technology's Challenge to Governance, which he co-authored with George Shultz and Jim Hoagland.
Game Changers: Energy on the Move
This short book offers a window into research and development taking place at MIT, Stanford, and other U.S. universities that in the next decade or two might revolutionize the production and consumption of energy. New ideas are emerging in five main areas: shale gas, solar photovoltaics, electricity storage, electric cars, and LED lighting.
How Feckless Bureaucrats Threaten The Development Of Safer Foods
The recent regulatory approvals of genetically engineered potatoes and apples with consumer-friendly traits are a welcome development, but unscientific, excessive and hugely expensive regulation systematically prevents research institutions from commercializing their innovations.
Henry Miller On The John Batchelor Show (28:44)
Hoover fellow Henry Miller discusses the liver and the effects of lifestyle on causing fatty liver disease.
Concerns About Federal GMO Food Legislation
In their article “Mandatory Food Labeling for GMOs” (Winter 2014–2015), Thomas Hemphill and Syagnik Banerjee mentioned proposed federal legislation intended to circumvent differing state mandates on the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Henry Miller On The John Batchelor Show (9:44)
Hoover fellow Henry Miller discusses the food police that according to Miller are very strict and impose irrational federal regulations concerning bio-enginering or genetic engineering of plants.
USDA's 'Zombie' Biotech Regulation Will Not Die
The “corporate culture” at USDA toward the regulation of genetically engineered plants is unscientific, self-interested and inimical to progress in agriculture. For almost 30 years, it has prevented American plant biologists from creating the Next Big Thing. And there’s no improvement on the horizon.
Low-Hanging Fruit
Surgeon–turned–television doctor Mehmet Oz opened his show on March 10 with a “Dr. Oz Investigation” on the newly U.S. Department of Agriculture–approved “Arctic” apple, which doesn’t undergo the unappetizing browning that other apples do when it’s bitten, bumped, or cut.
Dear FDA, Step Aside So We Might Live
Patients suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease shouldn’t have to plead with bureaucrats to try potentially lifesaving drugs.
Henry Miller On The John Batchelor Show (19:15)
Hoover fellow Henry Miller discusses USDA regulations of biotechnology and how the regulations have prevented agricultural progress.
Genetic Technology And Its Potential For Good And Evil
We don’t need a moratorium. We need to push the frontiers of medicine to cure more patients.
Monday Morning Muesli
One of the first statements by Greece's new prime minister Alexis Tsipras called on Germany to pay more reparations to Greece for losses arising from the Nazi occupation in World War II. Some commentators added that, if Germany could have its debts and damages mostly forgiven after World War II, Greece could be forgiven its debts today.
The Future Of Violence: Robots And Germs, Hackers And Drones—Confronting A New Age Of Threat
We’re thrilled to announce the publication today of our new book, The Future of Violence: Robots and Germs, Hackers and Drones—Confronting A New Age of Threat .
The book takes on what we think is a pretty big question: How do you govern a world in which anyone can attack anyone from anywhere?
No Shortage Of Talent At Space Foundations' Space Technology And Investment Forum
Investing in space to build our future is the subject at hand ... Satnews' Publisher, Silvano Payne attended today's Space Technology and Investment Forum.
The Nuclear Physicist Who Helped Reduce The World Stockpile Of Nuclear Arms Retires
James Timbie has a disarming résumé, both literally and figuratively. He lists just three jobs since graduating with a PhD in nuclear physics from Stanford University in 1971, all within the State Department involving arms control.
Redefining Energy Security: Blueprint For America
The United States is close to achieving energy independence for the first time in decades, but it should go further to achieve energy security.