NASW news

Climate change is driving marine disease outbreaks that endanger starfish, wild salmon and other species

Heat spikes are fueling disease outbreaks in keystone marine species like sea stars.

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Beauty in Balance: Perceptions of beauty rely on a mix of the usual and the unexpected

Beauty — whether of faces, fashion or functional objects — is a study in contrasts, a happy medium between what the brain recognizes as average or usual, and what it sees as unique.

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Missing the grasses for the trees: Reforestation threatens grassland ecosystems

Tree-planting efforts might be destroying historic landscapes around the world.

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NASW is surveying experiences on COVID-19 information requests

Your response will be entered into the NASW Information Access Database, which we will make publicly viewable and searchable.

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NASW workshops result in journal article on inclusive scicomm

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Work from home like a pro

Are you new to working from home? Check out this tipsheet brought to you by the NASW Freelance Committee for advice on creating a home office, work-life balance, working at home with kids, and the freelance lifestyle.

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From farm to fork: Crop diversification initiatives show promising future for sustainable agriculture

To bring large quantities of favorite foods to the kitchen table, many farmers focus their efforts on cultivating a single crop. But the practice of single-crop farming endangers ecosystems across the globe, threatening future food supply.

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Music to the ears might be balm for the brain

Studies show that music therapy, listening to or playing music to improve health, decreases symptoms of depression, improves memory, and increases quality of life in people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

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