U.S. Suffers "Sustained Complacency" on Innovation
[15 May 2008]
The U.S. needs a more comprehensive innovation policy if it is to keep pace with China and India, S&T policy expert Lewis M. Branscomb said in AAAS's annual William D. Carey Lecture.

AAAS Urges Veto of Oklahoma Bill
[15 May 2008]
AAAS is urging Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry to veto a bill that would allow students to express religious viewpoints in school. The bill could disrupt science classes, AAAS said.

21^st Century S&T: Global Problems, Global Solutions
[14 May 2008]
In a discussion at the AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy, experts predicted that an "extreme future" will require nations to innovate cooperative problem-solving efforts.

Questions Raised About Clinical Trials
[8 May 2008]
At a briefing co-hosted by AAAS, experts said the use of clinical trials is growing rapidly but there remains a serious lack of data on whether protections for participants are working as intended.

Humans May Have Traveled Along Pacific Coast
[8 May 2008]
Based on 14,000-year-old seaweed found in Chile, researchers writing in Science suggest that the first humans in the Americas may have migrated along the Pacific Coast.

Bickel Honored for Science Covers
[7 May 2008]
Three Science covers by staff illustrator Chris Bickel have been selected for the prestigious Illustrators Club Exhibition beginning 8 May in Washington, D.C.

Louisiana: A Divisive and Unnecessary Risk
[6 May 2008]
Two anti-evolution bills pending in the Louisiana Legislature pose economic, educational and legal risks, AAAS CEO Alan I. Leshner writes in the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Innovation Nation: UK Invests in the Frontiers of Science
[6 May 2008]
The UK has reorganized S&T at the top level of government and is pursuing ambitious plans on energy, environment, health and security, says the nation's new innovation minister.

"Pacific Science in a Global Society"
[2 May 2008]
When the AAAS Pacific Division convenes in Hawaii from 15-20 June, researchers will explore a range of ways in which islands—and their inhabitants—are a barometer of the planet's health.

Underwater Deserts Expand in Tropical Oceans
[1 May 2008]
A warming climate is decreasing oxygen concentrations in tropical waters, particularly the Atlantic Ocean, broadly threatening marine life, says a new study in Science.

Forum Explores 21^st Century Science Policy
[29 April 2008]
When the AAAS Forum on S&T Policy convenes 8-9 May, leading thinkers will discuss research funding, new media, the possibility of a "post-scientific society" and other critical issues.

Researchers Map Prehistoric Family Tree
[24 April 2008]
Soft tissue found in Tyrannosaurus rex and mastodon fossils has enabled researchers publishing in Science to construct biological family trees for the prehistoric giants.

On the Horizon: Eggs and Sperm from Stem Cells
[23 April 2008]
Scientists may be able to grow eggs and sperm from stem cells in five to 15 years. At AAAS, members of an international study group urged oversight in advance of clinical applications.

Looking to Evolution for National Security
[22 April 2008]
The planet's 3.5 billion year-history of biological evolution may offer important strategies for responding to modern security threats, ecologist Raphael Sagarin said at a AAAS briefing.

"We Need a Science White House"
[21 April 2008]
AAAS Chairman David Baltimore and fellow Nobel laureate Ahmed Zewail, writing in the Wall Street Journal, said the U.S. must re-energize its commitment to being the world S&T leader.

AAAS Urges Passage of Genetic Protection Bill
[18 April 2008]
In a letter to members of the U.S. Senate, AAAS said the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act would protect individuals and encourage participation in vital research.

AAAS Decries "Profound Dishonesty" of Movie
[18 April 2008]
In a new statement, AAAS criticizes a new intelligent design propaganda film for inappropriately pitting religion against science and for demeaning scientists worldwide.

Nanoscience: The Importance of Communication
[17 April 2008]
Shirley Malcom, AAAS head of Education and Human Resources, tells the Congressional Nanotechnology Caucus that public engagement is critical to scientific success.

Flu Takes a One-Way Ticket out of Asia
[16 April 2008]
Seasonal influenza strains constantly evolve in overlapping epidemics in Asia and sweep the rest of the world each year, according to research in the 18 April issue of the journal Science.