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  Marine Debris Will Likely Increase Without Improved Management
Sept. 19, 2008: Measures to reduce litter and abandoned fishing gear in the oceans are inadequate, and the problem will likely worsen in the 21st century, says a new report from the National Research Council.

  Academies Offer Advice to Presidential Candidates on S&T Appointments
Sept. 17, 2008: A new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine offers guidance to John McCain and Barack Obama on making key science and technology appointments in the federal government after the election.

  Raymond and Beverly Sackler Establish USA-UK Scientific Forum
Sept. 8, 2008: The National Academy of Sciences and the Royal Society have received a substantial gift from the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Foundation to endow a bilateral scientific forum that will hold conferences in both the United States and United Kingdom.

  Guidelines for Embryonic Stem Cell Research Amended
Sept. 5, 2008: The National Academies have updated their guidelines for the responsible conduct of research using human embryonic stem cells.

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