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Democracy and Science: An Enduring Lineage
In the annual Barnard Environmental Lecture at AAAS, Francesa Grifo explored how the scientific values of free-thinking and transparency also lie at the heart of U.S. democracy.
Defective Protein Linked to Male Infertility
Researchers have pinpointed a genetic mutation that may help explain why some men are less fertile than normal, a new study in the journal Science Translational Medicine reports.
The Cutting Edge of Science Imagery
A new exhibit at AAAS features winners of the International Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge, an annual competition sponsored by NSF and Science.
Science Policy
Amid Budget Threats, AAAS Speaks for Science
AAAS joined more than 140 societies and universities in urging U.S. policymakers, in their need to cut spending, to avoid singling out specific programs or bypassing peer review.
Education
Education Is Not a Race
Fierce competition for spots at elite universities is harming students and obliterating their desire to learn, argues the dean of Stanford University’s School of Education in a Science editorial.
International
Innovating to Feed Billions
New technologies and sustainable farming techniques must be used together to solve the world’s looming food shortages, agriculture expert Pamela Ronald said at AAAS.
Public Engagement
2011 Media Fellows: A Summer on Deadline
Leaving their research behind for a summer, the 2011 Mass Media Fellows will spend 10 weeks based in newspaper, magazine, and radio newsrooms reporting on science.
Special Offer & Highlight
Special Offer: Introducing MemberCentral
MemberCentral is the Web site featuring benefits, content, and community only for AAAS members.
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Highlight: R&D Budget News
The AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program is tracking U.S. congressional
action on FY 2012 appropriations.
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Highlight: Science Policy Resources
AAAS offers a range of non-partisan briefing papers, multimedia, and news stories on key S&T topics.
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Highlight: Fellows Road Trip
Learn more about AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships at a conference near you this summer.
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