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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.