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American Institute of Biological Sciences
Many thoughtful observers of the scientific scene have stressed the need to encourage more research that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. Although few argue against that proposition in the abstract, turning the aspiration into reality has often seemed difficult, largely because the traditional reward systems of academia and grant giving have tended to favor work that, instead, fits into well-known categories and so can be more easily assessed.
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The Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
Illinois Junior Academy of Science
and see the Best of Category Abstracts. The aims and objectives of the Illinois Junior Academy of Science are numerous. Most important is the fact that the Illinois Junior Academy of Science has the interest of the science student at heart. It is an organization that exists solely for the benefit of students.
In the wake of the nuclear crisis in Japan, we have seen first-hand the critical connection between water and nuclear power. In fact, power generation and water are intertwined—producing energy requires water, and providing that water uses energy. Both these processes face growing limits and problems, but a number of technologies offer strong opportunities to address water-related impacts. Water Use for Nuclear Power | The Energy-Water Collision(PDF) Nuclear Reactor Crisis in Japan UCS is providing information and analysis about what is happening on the ground at the Fukushima nuclear facility, as well as its broader implications for nuclear power safety and the future of nuclear power.
Union of Concerned Scientists (Index)