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[PHOTOGRAPH] Soay sheep (Ovis aries) on St. Kilda Archipelago. [Photo by A. Ozgul. Image _photo_description_copy; Science/AAAS] Climate Change and the Mystery of the Shrinking Sheep
[2 July 2009]
Changing winter conditions are causing Scotland's wild Soay sheep to get smaller despite the evolutionary benefits of having a large body, researchers report in the new issue of Science.

[PHOTOGRAPH] A sculpture of a stack of books: "Modern Book Printing" [Photograph © Lienhard Schulz, licensed Creative Commons Attribution 2.5; permission for sculpture image use granted by Scholz & Friends Sensai, agency of "Walk of Ideas" per http://bit.ly/5nD5 ] Books to Help Kids Avoid Summer Brain Drain
[1 July 2009]
Ahh, summer. Warm breezes, cool ice cream, the gentle whine of mosquitoes. And the not-so-gentle whine of bored children. For them, AAAS offers a reading list of 10 good science books.

[PHOTOGRAPH] A teacher holding an apple in an outstretched hand Science Teacher Retention: It Takes More Than Money
[30 June 2009]
High school science teachers value control over their lesson plans and prestige in their school districts more than salary increases, according to a survey discussed at AAAS.

[PHOTOGRAPH] A globe made of puzzle pieces Science Diplomacy: International Support
[29 June 2009]
A London meeting hosted by the Royal Society and co-sponsored by AAAS brought S&T leaders from around the world to discuss the promise and challenges of science diplomacy.

[ILLUSTRATION] Balancing-scales over symbols for male and female [Scales image: © and licensed by Getty Images] Science's Success Under Title IX Law
[26 June 2009]
On its 37th anniversary, the anti-discrimination law's effect on educating women for science, technology, engineering and math careers has been profound but remains incomplete, experts say.

[PHOTOGRAPH] A hand holding soil with a plant growing out of it [Photo courtesy of the Agricultural Research Service, USDA] Science Careers Offers Tips for Established Scientists
[26 June 2009]
After earning tenure, some faculty members excel, others "meander," and a few "become deadwood." Science Careers offers tips for mid-career scientists hoping to stay enthusiastic.

[PHOTOGRAPH] TE03 stem cell immunostained with fluorescently-labeled antibodies SSEA1 (red) and SSEA4 (green); shown at 10x magnification. [Public domain photo courtesy of National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008. See: http://tr.im/0526nih_gov] Science Publishes Special Section on Stem Cell Research
[25 June 2009]
Announcements about major steps in stem cell research are now fairly common. A special section in this week's issue of Science looks at the path toward the clinic that stretches ahead.

[ILLUSTRATION] An open sculpture of a globe, in silhouette -- continents atop a grid of Longitudinal and Latitudinal lines Donation Reflects Teacher's Reach
[23 June 2009]
Woody Savage and Lyn Armbruster, former students of high school physics teacher John Marean, honor his influence with support for the AAAS Leadership in Science Education Prize.

[PHOTOGRAPH] A researcher holding a GeneChip (R) loaded with hybridized RNA 1 above a rack of microcentrifuge tubes [Public domain photograph courtesy of National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH] Personalized Medicine: Challenges Slow Progress
[22 June 2009]
Despite much hope—and hype—on progress toward cutting-edge tailored therapies, researchers said at AAAS that personalized medicine is proving more complex than expected.

[PHOTOGRAPH] A serene, smiling woman [Photo © and licensed by Getty Images, id#stk124067rke] A Biological "Don't Panic" Button?
[18 June 2009]
A molecule seems to counteract anxiety and panic attacks in both mice and humans without the negative side effects associated with current remedies, researchers say in Science.

[ILLUSTRATION] The Chinese and U.S. flags hanging vertically side by side. Project 2061 Hosts Shanghai Science Educators
[17 June 2009]
Educators from the world's second largest city visited AAAS to learn about Project 2061 and share their efforts to develop science curricula and promote science literacy in China.

[ILLUSTRATION] Illustration of the large blue butterfly [Image courtesy of  Richard Lewington Science: Saving the Large Blue Butterfly
[15 June 2009]
For the first time, ecologists publishing decades of research that helped rescue the large blue butterfly in the U.K. The research, released today, appears 18 June at Science Express.

[PHOTOGRAPH] A diverse group of college-age people [Image © and licensed by Getty Images; #dv1954034] Finding Legal Ways to Promote Diversity
[15 June 2009]
Speaking at a AAAS-organized conference, a legal expert shared strategies that colleges and universities can employ to boost diversity among students and faculty.

[PHOTOGRAPH] An old-fashioned manual typewriter Future of Science Journalism
[12 June 2009]
Is it the worst of times for newspapers? Five science journalists discussed what will replace traditional news outlets and how consumers will know what sources to trust.

[PHOTOGRAPH] _photo_description_ A "Boom and Bust" Economy Based on Deforestation
[11 June 2009]
For towns near the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, deforestation generally increases prosperity at first, but then yields a decline, researchers say in the latest issue of Science.

[PHOTOGRAPH] _photo_description_ AAAS Joins Call to Expedite U.S. Visas
[11 June 2009]
Despite efforts by the U.S. federal government to reduce visa delays for international scientists, AAAS and other science and higher education organizations say more can be done.

[PHOTOGRAPH] An apple and book sitting on a teacher's desk The Value of Consistent Science Education Standards
[10 June 2009]
In a Houston Chronicle commentary, AAAS urges Texas, Alaska, Missouri, and South Carolina to join the push for nationwide education standards, which should include science, too.

[ILLUSTRATION] Justitia, blindfolded justice holding scales and sword [Public domain image] AAAS Joins Coalition on Professional Integrity
[9 June 2009]
A new coalition of professional associations and unions seeks to help organizations and their members defend against external pressures that challenge the integrity of their work.

[PHOTOGRAPH] The U.S. Capitol building [© and licensed by Getty Images] Scientists Visit Congress
[8 June 2009]
How to influence and win support from members of Congress? Be brief, jargon-free and develop on-going relationships, policy-makers told scientists during a AAAS briefing.

[PHOTOGRAPH] A human brain [Photo by 'WriterHound' under Creative Commons CC-BY-3.0 license; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:WriterHound] Exploring New Dimensions of the Brain
[5 June 2009]
At the first annual Hitachi Lectureship at AAAS, two brain researchers described treatments that allow communication with paralyzed persons and easing age-related brain disorders.

[PHOTOGRAPH] Barbed bone harpoons from the site of Katanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, dating between 110,000 and 80,000 years ago. [Image © Science/AAAS] Science: War, Trade, and the Origins of Social Behavior
[4 June 2009]
Population growth, migration, and other demographic changes among our hunter-gatherer ancestors may have played a major role in the evolution of modern human social behavior.

[ILLUSTRATION] "We Can Do It!" - Rosie the Riveter - painted by J. Howard Miller. [U.S. public domain work] Careers: Ramping Up for a Down Economy
[3 June 2009]
Economy got you down? AAAS/Science Careers has a collection of online resources and outreach events to help you become a more competitive applicant and land that next job.

[ILLUSTRATION] The Science magazine logo Science Writers Recognized
[3 June 2009]
Science writers Jon Cohen and Yudhijit Bhattacharjee have been awarded top honors for their stories on global HIV/AIDS funding and the subtle brain injuries suffered by Iraq war veterans.

 
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