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Jan. 31, 2003
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WHAT'S NEW at National-Academies.org -- your weekly guide to what's new on the
Web from the National Academies, comprising the National Academy of Sciences,
National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine and National Research
Council.
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TOP NEWS
The National Weather Service should continue to issue general forecasts and
provide unrestricted access to observational data, even though private companies
also produce weather forecasts, says a new National Academies report. The
weather service should come up with a new process for deciding whether a
particular forecast or weather product should be created by the Weather Service
or the private sector.
http://www.national-academies.org/topnews#tn0130
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SCIENCE IN THE HEADLINES
Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham announced Wednesday that the United States will
rejoin an international effort to build a fusion experimental reactor. The
multibillion-dollar project aims to develop a non-polluting energy source. The
U.S. helped establish the reactor effort in 1988, but ended its participation in
1998, citing high cost estimates. However, in a recent letter report
commissioned by the Department of Energy, a National Academies committee
recommended the government rejoin the program.
http://www.national-academies.org/headlines#sh0131
While much of the his State of the Union address dealt with the fight against
terrorism and the latest developments in Iraq, President Bush also discussed new
initiatives to reform healthcare, develop alternative fuel sources for cars and
other vehicles and fight AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean. A number of
National Academies reports offer advice to the nation's leaders on the
scientific questions related to these issues.
http://www.national-academies.org/headlines#sh0129
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SITE HIGHLIGHTS
The Office on Public Understanding of Science announces the release of the
National Academy of Sciences' InterViews Web site. First-person accounts of the
lives and work of members will be featured on the site. In the hour-long
interviews, distinguished scientists talk about their research, why they became
scientists and other aspects of their careers. Astrophysicist Richard McCray
and Bruce Alberts, president of the National Academy of Sciences, are featured
this month. The audio files for these interviews are now available (requires
free RealPlayer).
http://www7.national-academies.org/interviews
The number of Americans without health insurance rose to more than 41 million in
2001. Is your family protected? Find out what Charles River Associates'
George Eads has to say in a new article from the National Academies Op-Ed
Service.
http://www4.nationalacademies.org/onpi/oped.nsf/(Op-EdByDocID)/C1D540DED8363CE185256CB8007AE90B?OpenDocument
Join former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater and other honored
guests for a "Celebration of Advancement and Opportunities for African Americans
in Public Service." The event, held in honor of African-American History
Month, begins at 10:30 a.m. EST Monday, Feb. 10 in the auditorium of the
National Academy of Sciences building, 2100 C St. N.W., Washington, D.C.
Additional details are available online.
http://www.national-academies.org/aahm
The newest release in the Beyond Discovery series, "Insect Pheromones: Mastering
Communication to Control Pests," describes research that ultimately led to
pheromone-based pest management. Beginning with observations made by Jean-Henri
Fabre in the 1870s and ending with modern-day use in agriculture, the discovery
and applications of pheromones is a fascinating science story.
http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/
Keep up with the National Academies by subscribing to one or more of our
electronic newsletters. The list of available newsletters and sign-up
instructions for each can be found at:
http://www.national-academies.org/subscribe.html
Audio and video files from past public briefings, news conferences and other
meetings are now available online. The archived files date back to March 1999
(requires free RealPlayer).
http://www.national-academies.org/webcastarchive.html
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NEW ONLINE CONTENT
Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering holds a symposium to discuss the disposal of
the increasing amount of nuclear fuel after it has been used to generate
energy. The event, "Technology and Policy for Disposition of Spent Nuclear
Fuel," begins at 1 p.m. PST Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman
Center, 100 Academy Dr., Irvine, Calif. There is no charge to attend, but
registration is required.
http://www.nae.edu/nae/naehome.nsf/weblinks/MKEZ-5HLQV7?OpenDocument
Health & Medicine
University of Pennsylvania's Brian Strom testifies before the Senate on the
smallpox vaccination plan. Strom, a member of the Institute of Medicine, also
chairs the Committee on Smallpox Vaccination Program Implementation.
http://www4.nationalacademies.org/ocga/testimon.nsf/d03c70dbda7d2499852565e0004d4a2a/79591f6f3bc1b8c785256cbe006979b6?OpenDocument
The Institute of Medicine and the Board on Science, Technology and Economic
Policy hold a second daylong workshop to discuss new approaches to early
detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. This meeting will address the impact
of federal regulations and economic factors in the development of medical
technology and on the roles of public and private organizations. The workshop,
which begins at 9 a.m. EST Tuesday, Feb. 18 in Room 201 of the National
Academies building, 500 Fifth St. N.W., Washington, D.C., is free and open to
the public.
http://www.iom.edu/breastcancerdetection
Policy & Research Issues
The Institute of Medicine seeks input from professional and scientific
societies, health associations and other interested groups and individuals for
its review of the use of research center grants by the National Institutes of
Health. The review will focus on the centers' design, administration, impact
and costs and will include comparisons to other research support mechanisms.
More information about submitting testimony is available online.
http://www.iom.edu/centers
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AT THE ACADEMIES
An exhibition of artist Amy Lamb's large-scale botanical photographs is now open
and will run through Sunday, June 29, 2003. Join us for an artist's reception
at 1 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 23. The event takes place in the upstairs gallery of
the National Academy of Sciences building, 2100 C St. N.W., Washington, D.C.
More information, including images from the show, are available online.
http://www4.national-academies.org/nas/arts.nsf/exhibitions/Lamb?OpenDocument
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NEW ONLINE BOOKS
The following titles from the National Academies Press catalog and backlist are
now available online.
Advancing Prion Science: Guidance for the National Prion Research Program --
Interim Report
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10598.html?onpi_listserv013103
Statistical Issues in Allocating Funds by Formula
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10580.html?onpi_listserv013103
Scientific Data for Decision Making Toward Sustainable Development:
Senegal River Basin Case Study -- Summary of a Workshop
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10546.html?onpi_listserv013103
Evaluation of Manufacturing Vision and Strategies for the Production of Military
Combat Vehicles: The Crusader Artillery System
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10608.html?onpi_listserv013103
The Internet Under Crisis Conditions: Learning from September 11
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10569.html?onpi_listserv013103
An Assessment of Non-Lethal Weapons Science and Technology
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10538.html?onpi_listserv013103
Fair Weather: Effective Partnerships in Weather and Climate Services
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10610.html?onpi_listserv013103
Funding Smithsonian Scientific Research
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10540.html?onpi_listserv013103
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