to have a knowledge-based economy and a scientifically literate population, developing countries must invest, to some degree, in fundamental science and blue skies research.
为了拥有知识经济和有科学素养的人口,发展中国家必须在一定程度上向基础科学和理论研究投资。
it was difficult enough for reporters, even scientifically literate ones, to dig through dense studies and accurately gauge the state of climatology.
要吃透厚重的研究,準确地衡量气候学的状况,对于记者而言(即使是通晓科学的记者)未免太过艰难。
the old position that engaging is beneath our dignity will not help us advance the cause for a scientifically literate population.
这种满足我们尊严的旧姿态对提高人口受教育程度并没有多少帮助。
it's just about having scientifically literate citizens.
这只是说在科学方面比较精通的公民。