Don't Believe the Hype. The U.S. Is Still No. 1.

An editorial is presented arguing that the U.S. has nothing to worry about as far as innovation and scientific achievements are concerned. The author dismisses the temporary crises of confidence caused by the growing strength of Russia, Japan and now China and India. He claims that the uniquely entrepreneurial, free-market American spirit and the heterogeneity and openness of American society will keep the U.S. the global leader of science and technology.