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2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin (TCDD) Dose-Response Studies...

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:26:38 -0600

EPA invites the public to comment on the preliminary list of in vivo mammalian dose-response citations for 2,3,7,8 tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). This list was compiled as a first step in the development of EPA?s response to the National Academy of Sciences comments (NAS, 2006) on the dose-response assessment presented in the Exposure and Human Health Reassessment of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin (TCDD) and Related Compounds (Dioxin Reassessment, EPA, 2003).

NAS announces initiative to connect entertainment industry with ...

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600

(National Academy of Sciences) The National Academy of Sciences announced today the creation of "The Science and Entertainment Exchange," an initiative designed to connect entertainment industry professionals with top scientists and engineers to help the creators of television shows, films, video games, and other productions incorporate science into their work.

How do bacteria swim? Brown physicists explain

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600

(Brown University) Brown University physicists have completed the most detailed study of the swimming patterns of a microbe, showing for the first time how its movement is affected by drag and a phenomenon called Brownian motion. The findings appear online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

National Academies advisory: New report on energy summit

admin — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600

(National Academy of Sciences) A new workshop report from the National Research Council, "Summit on America's Energy Future: Summary of a Meeting," recaps an energy summit held earlier this year by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering.

NAS and entertainment industry to discuss collaborations at Nov....

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600

(National Academy of Sciences) The National Academy of Sciences is sponsoring a symposium to bring together professionals from the entertainment industry with top scientists and engineers to discuss collaborations between science and entertainment and explore new projects.

Experts: EPA stormwater rules are 'failure'

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:08:43 -0500

The Environmental Protection Agency is failing to stem the pollution washing into waterways from cities and suburbs, the National Academy of Sciences reported Wednesday.

University of Miami scientist uncovers miscalculation in geologi...

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science) A paper by University of Miami professor Peter Swart in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences examines changes over the past 10 million years in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. The study is a step in terms of rethinking how geologists interpret variations in the 13C/12C ratio throughout Earth's history.

USA/UK scientific forum to be established

admin — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:00:00 -0500

The Royal Society has today announced the establishment of a new USA/UK scientific forum to be operated jointly with the National Academy of Sciences in the US. The forum is to be funded by a substantial gift from the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Foundation.

MULTI-MEDIA SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS AT A BIOSOLIDS LAND APPLICATIO...

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:58:04 -0500

In response to the recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences in their recent review of EPA's Biosolids program, a study has been planned which will measure the emissions released from biosolids land application. This presentation summarizes the plans for that study and provides information on its objectives, scope and schedule.

Neuroscience research with implications for national security

admin — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(National Academy of Sciences) The intelligence community often monitors global trends in scientific and technological research to identify advances that could affect national security.