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Satellite Imagery Assessment of the Crisis in Ukraine: Part Two: Border Deployments
Science and Human Rights Coalition Meeting: July 14-15, 2011
Weird & Wonderful Creatures: Randall's Pistol Shrimp
The Randall's Pistol Shrimp is known as the candy cane shrimp for its red and white or red and transparent striped body.
After Sandy Hook, Gun Sales and Accidental Deaths by Firearms Surged
In the four months following the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook the number of guns purchased in the U.S. rose by 3 million compared to typical sales levels and 60 additional accidental deaths related to firearms occurred, a new study estimates.
Behind the scenes with scientist ambassadors
Once at Odds, Policymaker, Researcher Now Agree on Need for Gun-Violence Research
It’s time to renew federal funding for firearm injury prevention research.
AAAS Commends Obama’s Actions to Improve Gun Safety
AAAS calls for a better understanding of the root causes of gun violence by freeing up research funding for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gun Violence Seen as Public Health Problem Whose Solutions Lie in Science
New Report Identifies Research Priorities for Most Pressing Gun Violence Problems in U.S.

The characteristics of gun violence, risk and protective factors, prevention, gun safety technology, and the influence of video games were identified as key research priorities by a committee of the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, chaired by AAAS CEO Alan I. Leshner.

“The complexity and frequency of gun-related violence combined with its impact on the health and safety of the nation’s residents make it a topic of considerable public health importance,” Leshner said.

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