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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:53:03 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Not Just a Guy in a White Coat
Not Just a Guy in a White Coat
Few would argue with the premise that some understanding of science is essential to making sense of the world today. Distinguishing between anecdotes and tested ideas means being able to draw on science and the scientific process to understand issues as varied as climate change, evolution and alternative energy.
Yet, many Americans' acquaintance with the scientific process is limited to a list they memorized from a textbook: Ask a question, form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, ...
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:15:04 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Scientists to Study Interactions among Earth's Environment, Society and the Economy
Scientists to Study Interactions among Earth's Environment, Society and the Economy
Humans have contributed to widespread changes in the environment, according to scientists. Now we will need to adapt to both predicted and unexpected such changes, they state.
The role, pace and impact of regional and local environmental change will need to be factored into human decision processes, with careful attention paid to uncertainties, say Tim Killeen, National Science Foundation (NSF) assistant director for geosciences, and David Lightfoot, NSF assistant director for ...
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:16:17 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Understanding How Earth's Biological Systems Respond to and Influence Its Physical and Chemical Conditions
As a result of global climate change, Earth and its systems are undergoing rapid alterations. To adapt to changes happening at unprecedented rates, according to scientists, we must study how the interrelated geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere interact with each other.
In the 21st century, we will make the choices that affect the most basic relationships between humans and the planet on which we live, say James Collins, National Science Foundation (NSF) assistant director ...
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