AAAS Joins New Science Outreach Programs

AAAS is involved with two new science outreach programs announced at a 25 July event organized by the office of William Colglazier, science and technology adviser for the U.S. Department of State. .

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Science: In Male Rhinoceros Beetle, Horn Size Signals Healthy Mate

Many studies have suggested that exaggerated ornamentation or weaponry, like beetle horns, deer antlers, or extremely long bird tails, are symbols of a male’s virility. Now, a new study demonstrates how this might work: Researchers have found that the size of a beetle’s horn is more sensitive to insulin signaling than other features, like the insect’s wings or genitalia. .

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Science News Correspondent Ann Gibbons Wins 2012 Anthropology in Media Award

Science news correspondent Ann Gibbons has won the 2012 Anthropology in Media Award from the American Anthropological Association (AAA) for a decade’s worth of stories on human origins and evolution. .

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Malaria Exhibit and Panel Discussion at AAAS Reveals Multiple Perspectives on the Global Disease

After documenting the effects of conflict on civilians for several years, photojournalist Adam Nadel was growing introspective about his work. “I never had the illusion that I would be able to change geopolitical climate with my photographs,” he said, though he wondered if there was a better way for him to apply his skills. . .

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