A society’s response to natural disasters may depend more on social factors than resource accumulation, according to new archaeological studies on ancient societies.
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A key to protecting the world's fisheries, according to some experts, may just be tracking seafood from ocean to plate using DNA forensics.
Search-and-rescue comes first when an earthquake strikes — then comes analysis. But that doesn’t work for disease outbreaks.
The average Chicagoan spends 25 minutes commuting to work every morning, but at a closer look, women of African-American descent spend on average 80 minutes more per week traveling than their white counterparts, suggesting justice may be just as much a part of urban planning as the environment.
Feb. 17, 2014The National Association of Science Writers will again sponsor several exciting programs for student journalists during the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2014 meeting in Chicago. This year’s meeting is Feb. 13-17, in Chicago.
Feb. 10, 2014Ron Winslow called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, and welcomed members to Gainesville, Fla.
Feb. 8, 2014If you are going to AAAS and would like to serve as a mentor for a student science writer, read on for details and let us know by January 27.
Jan. 20, 2014Ten undergraduate students from across the country have been selected as this year's AAAS Undergraduate Travel Fellows. Each will receive a travel subsidy to attend the AAAS meeting and participate in NASW's mentor program and internship fair.
Jan. 13, 2014Special online event: Join us January 15th at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific for a talk with the writers and editors of The Science Writers' Handbook. To join the conversation, simply visit http://shindig.com/event/scilance at the appointed time.
Jan. 9, 2014