Guardian: It seemed entirely harmless: the creation of an honorary and unpaid position of science laureate of the United States to travel around the country and inspire children to be future scientists.
But Republicans in Congress last week quashed the initiative, which had gained rare bipartisan support, on the grounds that a science laureate might support action on climate change.
The bill had been scheduled for swift approval last week. It would have allowed Barack Obama to name up to three laureates...