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Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln!

February 12, 2013 · by

Happy Birthday President Abe Lincoln!                         This year marks the 150th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, a landmark that would not be possible without the perseverance and courage of President Abraham Lincoln.  In 1863, during the Civil War, President Lincoln founded the [...]

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Happy 100th Birthday Mary Leakey!

February 6, 2013 · by

Today marks the 100th birthday of world renowned archaeologist and anthropologist, Mary Leakey. For the past 100 years, Mary has been an inspiration for scientists, as well as a role model for the advancement of women in science fields. To commemorate her great accomplishments, we are featuring several titles that celebrate women in science. Happy Birthday Mary Leakey! [...]

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Seven 2012 Science Videos from the National Academies

December 31, 2012 · by

In 2012, the National Academies produced a number of videos based on reports released this past year. Watch the seven videos below, and please share these great resources for teaching and communicating.

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Top Titles of 2012

December 20, 2012 · by

“Mendel’s concept of the laws of genetics was lost to the world for a generation because his publication did not reach the few who were capable of grasping and extending it.” – Vannevar Bush Science has the power to change the world–but only if people know about it. We want everyone in the world to have [...]

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Must Reads from Joseph Henry Press

November 24, 2012 · by

Don’t miss these titles from Joseph Henry Press, which make wonderful gifts for the science enthusiasts in your life. Mendel in the Kitchen: A Scientist’s View of Genetically Modified Food384 pages | Not for Sale While European restaurants race to footnote menus, reassuring concerned gourmands that no genetically modified ingredients were used in the preparation [...]

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Science Debate 2012: Climate Change

October 24, 2012 · by

The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]

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Science Debate 2012: Pandemics and Biosecurity

October 22, 2012 · by

The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]

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Science Debate 2012: Critical Natural Resources

October 19, 2012 · by

The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]

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Science Debate 2012: Vaccination and Public Health

October 17, 2012 · by

The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]

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Science Debate 2012: The Internet

October 15, 2012 · by

The leading U.S. science and engineering organizations developed a list of 14 science policy questions facing the U.S. in 2012. You can read these questions–and the Presidential candidates’ answers–at ScienceDebate.org. For each of the Science Debate 2012 questions, we’re going to provide you a selection of the authoritative and unbiased resources of the National Academies to [...]

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