State of the Union 2012 Highlights
January 27, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
In Tuesday’s State of the Union address, the President touched on important issues facing our country. Reports from the National Academies can inform debate and guide decision making in areas of public policy, science, engineering, and education. All are free to download. Remarks of President Barack Obama in State of the Union Address Mr. Speaker, [...]
Preparing for the Worst: Science to Improve Disaster Resiliency
January 13, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association reports that the United States set a record in 2011 with 12 separate billion dollar weather/climate disasters. Our nation is particularly vulnerable due to its large populations living and working in high-risk areas: seismic zones, coastal and river flood plains, and dense urban population centers. Catastrophic events can and [...]
The Dual Use Dilemma: Biological Research and Security in an Age of Terrorism
January 5, 2012 · by Barb Murphy
The great achievements of molecular biology and genetics over the last 50 years have produced advances in agriculture and industrial processes and have revolutionized the practice of medicine. The very technologies that fueled these benefits to society, however, pose a potential risk as well—the possibility that these technologies could also be used to create the [...]
Science Research to Drive Space Exploration
December 8, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
It has been a banner week for space enthusiasts! Kepler-22b is the first planet discovered beyond our system to possibly be in a habitable zone, capable of supporting life. Scientists also announced the discovery of the biggest black holes yet. New pictures of the asteroid Vesta were released, adding greatly to our knowledge of asteroids. [...]
Take 5: Top Books for Engineers
November 21, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
Got scientists and engineers on your holiday shopping list? Take five and check out our top gift ideas. NAP books and merchandise make thoughtful gifts for thinking people. Technology for a Quieter America Exposure to noise at home, at work, while traveling, and during leisure activities is a fact of life for all Americans. At [...]
Take 5: Top Books on Energy
November 21, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
Got scientists and engineers on your holiday shopping list? Take five and check out our top gift ideas. NAP books and merchandise make thoughtful gifts for thinking people. America’s Energy Future: Technology and Transformation Energy touches our lives in countless ways and its costs are felt when we fill up at the gas pump, pay [...]
Take 5: Top Books on Life Sciences
November 21, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
Got scientists and engineers on your holiday shopping list? Take five and check out our top gift ideas. NAP books and merchandise make thoughtful gifts for thinking people. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition A respected resource for decades, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals has [...]
Take 5: Top Books for Computer Scientists
November 21, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
Got scientists and engineers on your holiday shopping list? Take five and check out our top gift ideas. NAP books and merchandise make thoughtful gifts for thinking people. The Future of Computing Performance: Game Over or Next Level? The end of dramatic exponential growth in single-processor performance marks the end of the dominance of the [...]
Take 5: Top Books on Climate Change
November 21, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
Got scientists and engineers on your holiday shopping list? Take five and check out our top gift ideas. NAP books and merchandise make thoughtful gifts for thinking people. America’s Climate Choices Climate change is occurring. It is very likely caused by the emission of greenhouse gases from human activities, and poses significant risks for a [...]
Take 5: Top Books on Environmental Science
November 21, 2011 · by Barb Murphy
Got scientists and engineers on your holiday shopping list? Take five and check out our top gift ideas. NAP books and merchandise make thoughtful gifts for thinking people. Sustainability and the U.S. EPA Sustainability is based on a simple and long-recognized factual premise: Everything that humans require for their survival and well-being depends, directly or [...]
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