From Trash to Treasure: Science Special Issue Looks at Ways to Minimize and Recycle Waste

Depending on lifestyle and consumption patterns, each person on the planet can generate tons of waste over the course of his or her life. The total amount of trash skyrockets with the farm, mine, and industrial wastes generated during the production of food, power, and consumer items. . .

By AAAS, USA.

Technology Policy Resource.

From Trash to Treasure: Science Special Issue Looks at Ways to Minimize and Recycle Waste

Depending on lifestyle and consumption patterns, each person on the planet can generate tons of waste over the course of his or her life. The total amount of trash skyrockets with the farm, mine, and industrial wastes generated during the production of food, power, and consumer items. 

By AAAS, USA.

Technology Policy Resource.

AAAS’s Science Books & Film Publishes “Best Books of 2011” Special Issue

It’s never too late to add a good science book to the summer reading list, with the help of AAAS’s Science Books & Film (SB&F). The publication has released a special “Best Books” edition that offers full reviews of its best books for 2011. 

By AAAS, USA.

Technology Policy Resource.

France Córdova: High Expectations, Persistence, and a Little Luck on the Road to Success

France Córdova, who just retired from the presidency of Purdue University—the first woman to hold the post in the school’s history—has had many other milestones in a career as an astrophysicist, chief scientist for NASA, and university administrator. 

By AAAS, USA.

Technology Policy Resource.