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IMAGE Ayumu, the chimpanzee, tapping on a screen. Credit: Etsuko Nogami / Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University

For Better and Worse, Chimp Minds Much Like Ours

[14 February 2013]
New studies of the brainpower of our closest primate cousins reveal how chimpanzee cognition mirrors—and in some cases surpasses—the capabilities of the human brain, researchers said at the 2013 AAAS Annual Meeting.
IMAGE Artistic rendering of an exploding star (Courtesy of Greg Stewart, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)

Cosmic Rays Born in Exploding Stars

[14 February 2013]
Data collected by the Fermi Space Telescope provide conclusive evidence that supernovae are the source of cosmic rays, an international team of researchers reports in Science.
IMAGE Baratunde Cola (Courtesy of Baratunde Cola)

Georgia Tech Researcher Wins Early Career Award

[13 February 2013]
Baratunde Cola maintains an exceptional research record while partnering with high school and art students to explore the latest findings from the fields of nanotechnology and energy science.
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Science Policy

IMAGE Detected fermions CREDIT: TU Delft

AAAS Joins Diverse Group Against Sequestration

[11 February 2013]
U.S. defense, academic, public health, high-tech, and science groups including AAAS are protesting automatic, broad-axe federal budget cuts set to take effect 1 March.
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Education

IMAGE Cato T. Laurencin (Courtesy of the University of Connecticut)

Pioneering Engineer Wins AAAS Mentor Award

[1 February 2013]
Cato T. Laurencin was honored by AAAS for his transformative impact and scientific contributions toward mentoring students in the field of biomedical engineering.
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International

[IMAGE] Africa Sattelite Plane [CREDIT] By NASA [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

How to Develop Science Diplomacy

[19 December 2012]
Completing its first year of publication, AAAS’s Science & Diplomacy explores a framework for building science diplomacy—and some compelling examples of success.
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Public Engagement

IMAGE Richard Alley (Courtesy of Richard Alley)

Richard Alley Receives Public Engagement Award

[12 February 2013]
Alley was recognized for his effective efforts in communicating climate and polar ice science in television documentaries, books, congressional testimony, and school visits.
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Special Offer & Highlight

Special Offer: Introducing MemberCentral

MemberCentral is the Web site featuring benefits, content, and community only for AAAS members.
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Highlight: Sequestration: The Insider's Guide

Resources from the AAAS Office of Government Relations detail risks to the U.S. research enterprise.
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Highlight: Bring Your Skills to D.C.

Applications for the 2013-2014 class of Science & Technology Policy Fellows are due 5 December.
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