Today’s physics news: Kepler telescope studies star superflares and Science policy: Beyond the great and good

Today’s physics news: Kepler telescope studies star superflares and Science policy: Beyond the great and good

Kepler telescope studies star superflares
Nasa’s Kepler space telescope has provided fresh insight on the colossal explosions that can afflict some stars.
BBC

Science policy: Beyond the great and good
Chief scientific advisers need better support and networks to ensure that science advice to governments is robust
Nature