Climate: A “Crisis of Opportunity” for Agriculture?
[20 November 2009]
Climate change could exacerbate heat, flooding, and drought to disrupt farming worldwide. But speakers at a seminar co-sponsored by AAAS suggested there is still time to adapt.

Adaptation Necessary for Coastal Communities
[19 November 2009]
Even with effective carbon emission reductions, coastal communities will be forced to adapt to climate change, experts warned at a Capitol Hill briefing co-sponsored by AAAS.

Science: The Amazing Maize Genome
[19 November 2009]
Scientists have sequenced the extremely complex genome of the maize plant, advancing plant genetics research and helping breeders develop new sustainable crops.

“Expert Labs” to Support Policy-making
[18 November 2009]
Social media pioneer Anil Dash and AAAS are teaming to help policymakers tap “cloud expertise”—the wisdom of fellow citizens—to improve decisions through networking.

New at AAAS: “Earth Under Fire”
[17 November 2009]
See the effects of climate change around the world—and hear about what kids are doing to help—in a new exhibit of large-scale images by environmental photojournalist Gary Braasch.

H1N1: The Unexpected Impacts
[16 November 2009]
The H1N1 pandemic highlights vulnerabilities in global vaccination efforts—and in a global economy—experts said at a symposium co-sponsored by Science and the Council on Foreign Relations.

A Shared Future for Chinese, U.S. Science
[13 November 2009]
Young Chinese and U.S. researchers should collaborate to solve the many puzzles that remain in understanding living organisms, Science Editor in Chief Bruce Alberts said in China.

Science: Gut Microbes Play Role in Obesity
[12 November 2009]
New research published in Science Translational Medicine suggests that a high-fat, high-sugar diet promotes lasting changes in the gut ecosystem that contribute to obesity.

U.S. Budget Proposal Flat-Lines R&D Investment
[11 November 2009]
In an uncertain fiscal climate, the proposed 2010 federal budget would flat-line overall R&D investment while offering strong support for basic physical science research.

U.S. Delegation on Science Policy Travels to Cuba
[10 November 2009]
AAAS President Peter C. Agre is among those in a non-governmental American delegation to Cuba on science policy.

Winners of 2009 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
[10 November 2009]
Creative, well-reported stories on genetic medicine, probability, and evolution are among this year’s winners, the first named under an endowment by The Kavli Foundation.

A Caribbean Commitment to Public Engagement
[9 November 2009]
The annual conference of the AAAS Caribbean Division celebrated Darwin and astronomy, but the overarching theme was building engagement between scientists and the public.

Europe and U.S: “A Global Approach to Global Issues”
[6 November 2009]
In a Brussels address, AAAS CEO Alan I. Leshner says AAAS and European Commission partners must work together to address “the most important problems facing global society.”

Science: Gene Therapy Slows Brain Disease
[5 November 2009]
An international team of researchers combined gene therapy with blood stem cell therapy to treat X-linked ALD, a fatal brain disease featured in the movie Lorenzo’s Oil.

Alberts, Zerhouni, Zewail Named Science Envoys
[5 November 2009]
Science Editor-in-Chief Bruce Alberts, Science Translational Medicine Chief Scientific Adviser Elias Zerhouni, and Nobel laureate Ahmed Zewail to serve as first U.S. science envoys.

Energy Specialist Sketches Path to a Low Carbon Future
[4 November 2009]
In the AAAS-Hitachi Lecture, Ernest Moniz of MIT says technology holds great promise but political and economic innovations may be in short supply.

Modern Mentors: One Size Does Not Fit All
[3 November 2009]
Whether mentorships last years or even just a minute or two, they can have a lifetime value in supporting a woman’s career, seasoned professionals said at a recent NSF/AAAS workshop.

“Career Trends: The Informed Job Search”
[2 November 2009]
Looking to supercharge your job hunt? A new booklet by AAAS and Science Careers is full of career advice and tips to help you land a great new job.

Science: H1N1 Preparedness During the 2009 Hajj
[29 October 2009]
The H1N1 flu virus poses a serious public health threat during the 2009 Hajj pilgrimage, but experts in Science Express outline certain safety measures that can minimize the risks.

AAAS, EC Research Center Plan Joint Projects
[28 October 2009]
Under an agreement signed Wednesday in Brussels, the EC's Joint Research Centre and AAAS will join on a range of collaborative projects over the next three years.

Learn More About the Skin You’re In
[26 October 2009]
Sunburned? Pimpled? Tattooed? Thirteen public libraries will host public awareness events about skin health as part of the AAAS Skin Deep Project funded by Neutrogena.

The Doctors’ Role in Health Care Reform
[23 October 2009]
Stanley Joel Reiser, a specialist on health policy and medical technology, tells a AAAS audience that health professionals focus too often on disease rather than on the patient.

Science: Why We Should Proceed With Care on Biofuels
[22 October 2009]
While biofuels are an attractive global energy alternative to fossil fuels, expanded production can indirectly cause substantial greenhouse gas emissions, scientists say.

Senate Letter Reaffirms Climate Science
[21 October 2009]
With climate legislation pending, AAAS and 17 other organizations sent a letter to U.S. senators reaffirming the human causes of climate change and the need for dramatic action.

AAAS Launches Online Social Networks for Scientists
[20 October 2009]
AAAS, Science, and Science Careers have launched online networks to provide career support for minority scientists and scientists working on cutting-edge medical therapies.

GonzoLabs: From Fruit Flies to Film
[20 October 2009]
How did a cell biologist become the director of a New York City science film festival? John Bohannon of Science has the answers at his new blog, GonzoLabs.

“Communicating Science” Program Going Strong
[19 October 2009]
Eighty researchers attended a recent Communicating Science workshop in Arkansas, through a program that has so far served 658 nationwide.