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Science (in) Action is a youth group that focuses on taking research-informed actions to tackle socioscientific issues.

 * A typical socioscientific issue is whether or not cell phones - especially 'smart phones' - are good for users. Often, they benefit companies mining the component minerals, and making and selling the phones. But, some people suggest that using such phones can be hazardous to people, other living things and environments. One of the potential problems - that is, problems with users' privacy - is highlighted in the video at right. Another serious problem relates to the many toxic chemicals that are used to make cell/smart phones. But, as well, it seems that workers who make the phones mainly live in poor countries and work under very difficult conditions. Consequently, several people and groups have taken actions that might eventually eliminate such problems. || media type="youtube" key="FhHkpqZgEwA?rel=0" height="315" width="420" ||

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If you have questions, suggestions, ideas, resources, etc., please send them to the project's director, Dr. Lawrence Bencze at: Dr. Bencze.