Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, this week launched a £1.2 million scheme to encourage participation in technology-related issues at the British Association Festival of Science. ScienceWise aims to help society and the Government to make better choices about science and technology that affects peoples' lives. Grants awarded under the scheme will focus on issues relating to nanotechnology, brain research, animals and medical research, climate change and energy. Details: www.sciencewise.org.uk