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  3. The National Academies Press
    Thursday
    Today the presidents of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and The Royal Society issued a joint statement protesting Italian decision to jail six scientists for failing to warn of 2009 earthquake. Read here: http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=10252012
    Photo: Today the presidents of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and The Royal Society issued a joint statement protesting Italian decision to jail six scientists for failing to warn of 2009 earthquake. Read here: http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=10252012
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  5. The National Academies Press
    Wednesday
    For the final entry in our Science Debate series, we look at a global issue that hasn't come up during any of the televised presidential debates: climate change.

    Barack Obama and Mitt Romney both agree that climate change is happening, and that human activity is contributing to it. But where do their policies diverge? Read more:

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/24/science-debate-2012-climate-change/
    Photo: For the final entry in our Science Debate series, we look at a global issue that hasn't come up during any of the televised presidential debates: climate change. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney both agree that climate change is happening, and that human activity is contributing to it. But where do their policies diverge? Read more: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/24/science-debate-2012-climate-change/
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    October 23
    Tonight's episode of FRONTLINE, "Climate of Doubt," explores the shift in public opinion on climate change. Keep an eye out for America's Climate Choices, last year's comprehensive climate change study from the NRC:

    http://nap.edu/c?12781
    Climate of Doubt – FRONTLINE
    www.pbs.org
    Coming Oct 23, FRONTLINE explores the massive shift in public opinion on climate change.
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  7. The National Academies Press
    October 22
    Exciting news on a great resource for STEM educators: EngineerGirl launched a new design AND its 2013 essay contest today. Looking great!

    Since 2001, this NAE site has highlighted the opportunities in engineering for girls and women.

    http://engineergirl.org/
    Photo: Exciting news on a great resource for STEM educators: EngineerGirl launched a new design AND its 2013 essay contest today. Looking great! Since 2001, this NAE site has highlighted the opportunities in engineering for girls and women. http://engineergirl.org
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  8. The National Academies Press
    October 22
    What should the U.S. do to prepare itself against emerging diseases, global pandemics, and the possibility of deliberate bio-terrorism? See where Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's policies differ on this:

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/22/science-debate-2012-pandemics-and-biosecurity/
    Photo: What should the U.S. do to prepare itself against emerging diseases, global pandemics, and the possibility of deliberate bio-terrorism? See where Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's policies differ on this: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/22/science-debate-2012-pandemics-and-biosecurity/
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  9. The National Academies Press
    October 19
    How did Mitt Romney and Barack Obama answer this question about critical resources?

    "Supply shortages of natural resources affect economic growth, quality of life, and national security; for example China currently produces 97% of rare ear...
    th elements needed for advanced electronics. What steps should the federal government take to ensure the quality and availability of critical natural resources?"

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/19/science-debate-2012-critical-natural-resources/
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    Photo: How did Mitt Romney and Barack Obama answer this question about critical resources? "Supply shortages of natural resources affect economic growth, quality of life, and national security; for example China currently produces 97% of rare earth elements needed for advanced electronics. What steps should the federal government take to ensure the quality and availability of critical natural resources?" http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/19/science-debate-2012-critical-natural-resources/
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  10. The National Academies Press
    October 17
    If you wanted to hear about Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's stances on vaccinations and public health last night--well, it just didn't come up. Luckily, the 2012 Science Debate got their opinions on the record. Check it out:

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/17/science-debate-2012-vaccination-and-public-health/
    Photo: If you wanted to hear about Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's stances on vaccinations and public health last night--well, it just didn't come up. Luckily, the 2012 Science Debate got their opinions on the record. Check it out: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/17/science-debate-2012-vaccination-and-public-health/
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  11. The National Academies Press
    October 15
    Tomorrow night's Presidential debate will focus on both domestic and foreign policy. One topic that falls into both categories? The Internet.

    If the candidates are asked about their stance on net neutrality, online privacy, or cybersecurit...
    y, you can get a preview of their response at ScienceDebate.org. We've got the details--and a few relevant ebooks--at Notes from NAP:

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/15/science-debate-2012-the-internet/
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    Photo: Tomorrow night's Presidential debate will focus on both domestic and foreign policy. One topic that falls into both categories? The Internet. If the candidates are asked about their stance on net neutrality, online privacy, or cybersecurity, you can get a preview of their response at ScienceDebate.org. We've got the details--and a few relevant ebooks--at Notes from NAP: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/15/science-debate-2012-the-internet/
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  12. The National Academies Press
    October 12
    ScienceDebate.org asked the Presidential candidates: what priority would you give to investment in research in your upcoming budgets? Check out their answers--and the recommendations of the National Academies--at Notes from NAP.

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/12/science-debate-2012-research-and-the-future
    Photo: ScienceDebate.org asked the Presidential candidates: what priority would you give to investment in research in your upcoming budgets? Check out their answers--and the recommendations of the National Academies--at Notes from NAP. http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/12/science-debate-2012-research-and-the-future
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  13. The National Academies Press
    October 10
    Scientists estimate that 75% of the world's fisheries are in serious decline. Coral reefs are threatened, and large areas of the oceans are polluted.

    The Presidential candidates both wrote what they thought about the government's role in p...
    rotecting ocean health. See what you think about their responses--and learn about the science behind these decisions--at Notes from NAP:

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/10/science-debate-2012-ocean-health/
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    Photo: Scientists estimate that 75% of the world's fisheries are in serious decline. Coral reefs are threatened, and large areas of the oceans are polluted. The Presidential candidates both wrote what they thought about the government's role in protecting ocean health. See what you think about their responses--and learn about the science behind these decisions--at Notes from NAP: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/10/science-debate-2012-ocean-health/
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  14. The National Academies Press
    October 8
    Energy security and sustainability is a top science issue for the U.S. in 2012. Mitt Romney and Barack Obama sounded off on America's energy future at ScienceDebate.org.

    Read up on the issue at Notes from NAP:
    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/08/science-debate-2012-energy/
    Photo: Energy security and sustainability is a top science issue for the U.S. in 2012. Mitt Romney and Barack Obama sounded off on America's energy future at ScienceDebate.org. Read up on the issue at Notes from NAP: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/08/science-debate-2012-energy/
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  15. The National Academies Press
    October 5
    What steps would you take to ensure the health, safety and productivity of America's food supply? See how the Presidential candidates answered this ScienceDebate question:

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/05/science-debate-2012-food/
    Photo: What steps would you take to ensure the health, safety and productivity of America's food supply? See how the Presidential candidates answered this ScienceDebate question: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/05/science-debate-2012-food/
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  16. The National Academies Press
    October 3
    Are you watching the debate tonight? If you're looking for a preview on what the candidates might say about education--particularly science education--check out their responses to the Education question at ScienceDebate.org.

    We've published a broad range of books on STEM Education--you'll find a selection of these at Notes from NAP today:

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/03/science-debate-2012-education/
    Photo: Are you watching the debate tonight? If you're looking for a preview on what the candidates might say about education--particularly science education--check out their responses to the Education question at ScienceDebate.org. We've published a broad range of books on STEM Education--you'll find a selection of these at Notes from NAP today: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/03/science-debate-2012-education/
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  17. The National Academies Press
    October 1
    Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have outlined their ideas for the future of the American space program at ScienceDebate.org. Take some time to read their responses, if you haven't already.

    We've assembled some of the National Academies' recommendations on Space here: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/01/election-issues-2012-space/
    Photo: Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have outlined their ideas for the future of the American space program at ScienceDebate.org. Take some time to read their responses, if you haven't already. We've assembled some of the National Academies' recommendations on Space here: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/10/01/election-issues-2012-space/
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  18. The National Academies Press
    September 28
    What steps, if any, should the federal government take to secure clean, abundant fresh water for all Americans?

    Mitt Romney and Barack Obama answered this question on ScienceDebate.org. We've gathered up five National Academies reports that you can use to inform your own response:

    http://notes.nap.edu/2012/09/28/science-debate-2012-fresh-water/
    Photo: What steps, if any, should the federal government take to secure clean, abundant fresh water for all Americans? Mitt Romney and Barack Obama answered this question on ScienceDebate.org. We've gathered up five National Academies reports that you can use to inform your own response: http://notes.nap.edu/2012/09/28/science-debate-2012-fresh-water/
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