In Verba will be of interest to anyone who keeps an eye on the murky world where science meets politics and policy making. This new blog comes from the Royal Society’s Science Policy Centre. They hope ‘it will provide a window into our policy work, and an opportunity to test and share ideas as they are taking shape’. Early posts include a look at where expert advice and evidence clash with political convenience and the factors affecting population change. Definitely one to add to the RSS reader.

Those interested in the subject might also join in discussion on Nature Network’s science policy forum.