2013 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Winners Announced

Four science books exploring the diversity of the ocean’s food chain, the life and work of autism expert Temple Grandin, four citizen science projects, and the memorable recounting of the struggle to save a Hawaiian monk seal pup named Ho’ailona (“KP2”) earned top honors in the 2013 AAAS/Subaru Science Books & Film (SB&F) competition. .

By AAAS, USA.

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New Video Celebrates 40 Years of Impact by AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships

In the early 1970s, science-related issues emerged at the center of public debate and at the top of the U.S. political agenda: water and air pollution, energy and nuclear power, the future of the space program. And yet leaders in the U.S. science community, including some at AAAS, realized that Congress and other policy agencies lacked the scientific expertise that would be essential in addressing these issues. .

By AAAS, USA.

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Climate Change, Arctic Resource Boom Create New Challenges for U.S. Policy and Diplomacy

Climate change is opening a Northern bonanza for oil, rare earths, and even fish, but experts speaking at AAAS warned that U.S. policy in fields ranging from the environment to Arctic diplomacy may be adapting too slowly to emerging challenges. .

By AAAS, USA.

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Science Translational Medicine : A Pap Smear for Ovarian Cancer?

Analyzing DNA from Pap smears could help detect endometrial and ovarian cancer, according to a new study appearing in the 9 January issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine. .

By AAAS, USA.

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