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Use and Storage of Methyl Isocyanate in Manufacturing Processes

May 11 – A new National Research Council report says Bayer CropScience tried to reduce risks associated with the toxic chemical methyl isocyanate at its processing plant in West Virginia but did not carry out all possible hazard control methods. (U.S. Chemical Safety Board photo)

  • NEW REPORT

    Use and Storage of Methyl Isocyanate in Manufacturing Processes

    May 11 – A new National Research Council report says Bayer CropScience tried to reduce risks associated with the toxic chemical methyl isocyanate at its processing plant in West Virginia but did not carry out all possible hazard control methods. (U.S. Chemical Safety Board photo)

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    Science Academies Issue 'G-Science' Statements

    May 10 -- National science academies from 15 countries issued joint statements today calling on world leaders to consider the vital role science and technology could play in addressing pressing global challenges. (Photo ©Hemera/Thinkstock)

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    Urban Meteorology and Emerging Technologies

    May 10 -- A new National Research Council report explores forecasting and monitoring technologies that could help predict weather events unique to urban environments.

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    Prevention Strategies Identified to Speed Progress Against Obesity

    May 8 -- America's progress in arresting its obesity epidemic has been too slow, says a new Institute of Medicine report that offers a blueprint for comprehensive action.

Grants Announced for Collaborative Research Program

The National Research Council has announced the first grant awardees for the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) program, a partnership between the National Science Foundation and U.S. Agency for International Development to promote collaborative research between scientists in the U.S. and in developing countries. USAID set aside more than $10 million for the program, which is being implemented by NAS.

Initiative Awards More Than $1 Million for Research

The Keck Futures Initiative announced the recipients of its latest round of grants, awarded this year to support interdisciplinary research on ecosystem services -- the benefits that people obtain from nature. The 12 projects chosen represent a variety of approaches to such research, which was the subject of the ninth annual Futures conference held last November.

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David MaiselHistory's Shadow: Photographs by David Maisel, April 2 - Aug. 15 by appointment only. Photos in this exhibition are derived from X-rays of classical sculptures from the Getty Center, Los Angeles and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

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