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Science Future for August 1, 2009
August 12–15 Scientists convene at the American Ornithologists’ Union meeting in Philadelphia. Visit www.birdmeetings.org/aou2009 August 31 Proposals to digitize scientist Wernher von Braun’s notes due to NASA. See www.nasa.gov/directorates/somd/home September 12 The Smithsonian Institution hosts a symposium on Darwin in Washington, D.C. See www.mnh.si.edu/calendar.asp
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Letters
Lead or poverty’s later toll Most toxic materials have the most deleterious effects at the earliest exposure ages, so I was puzzled by the study outcome in “School-age lead exposures may do more harm than earlier exposures” (SN: 6/6/09, p. 13). Did the study control for social and financial background? It would make sense for […]
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Book Review: Historic Photos of the Manhattan Project by Timothy Joseph
Review by Sid Perkins.
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Building a Meal: From Molecular Gastronomy to Culinary Constructivism by Hervé This
A chemist trained in culinary arts explores the science of a good meal, with tips for how to make one. Columbia Univ., 2009, 135 p., $19.95. Building a Meal: From Molecular Gastronomy to Culinary Constructivism by Hervé This
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Understanding Perennials: A New Look at an Old Favorite by William Cullina
An intimate portrait of perennials aims to give a deeper understanding of these garden standbys. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009, 247 p., $40. Understanding Perennials: A New Look at an Old Favorite by William Cullina
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Cogent Science in Context: The Science Wars, Argumentation Theory, and Habermas by William Rehg
A philosopher reflects on the best way to validate a scientific claim. MIT Press, 2009, 345 p., $40. Cogent Science in Context: The Science Wars, Argumentation Theory, and Habermas by William Rehg
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Alien Ocean: Anthropological Voyages in Microbial Seas by Stefan Helmreich
Research reveals the complexity and diversity of microbial life in the sea. Univ. of California, 2009, 403 p., $24.95. Alien Ocean: Anthropological Voyages in Microbial Seas by Stefan Helmreich
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Decoding the Heavens by Jo Marchant
A science writer takes readers on a quest to decode the Antikythera Mechanism, the first analog computer. Da Capo Press, 2009, 328 p., $25. Decoding the Heavens by Jo Marchant
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Accept it: Talk about evolution needs to evolve
W atch your language! It’s a common message from Eugenie Scott, a physical anthropologist and director of the National Center for Science Education (www.ncseweb.org), an organization dedicated to promoting and defending the teaching of evolution in public schools. Scott recently spoke with Science News writer Susan Milius. So you urge scientists not to say that […]
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Old gene, short new trick
A single genetic modification is linked to the stature of short-legged dog breeds, new research shows.
