Union of Concern Scientists and Climate Change Debate

The Union of Concern Scientists (UCS) has launched a national advertising campaign designed to show the dedication and professionalism of those scientists studying climate change.  I think this is fantastic.  Hopefully this will help non-scientists better understand the science surrounding climate change.  Information on the UCS campaign can be found ...
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Educational Opportunity - ACS Presentations Online

Starting with the DC Meeting last fall, ACS has begun to record select presentations at national meetings and provide the content free on the web.  I think this is a great asset provided by ACS.  If you couldn't make the last meeting or couldn't decide which sessions to attend, now you can catch up.
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Hat Tip to CEN Blog

I wanted to flag a great series of posts from the C&Entral Science Blog, which is hosted by Chemical and Engineering News...
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8 Tentacle Discount

Check out this amazing video of an octopus stealing a free diver's camera:
 
 
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Earthquake Moves Earth Axis

NBC News last night reported that the massive Chilean earthquake moved the earth's axis, actually shortening our day.  Here is the video of the news report.
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More Information -- ACS Executive Director Speaks on Support for Science at the Aspen Institute

Technological breakthroughs based on years of basic scientific research will be a driving force in strengthening the American economy and leading our country into a robust future, the Executive Director & CEO of the American Chemical Society (ACS) predicted Tuesday at a conference on innovation and the economy.

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ACS Executive Director Speaks on Support for Science at the Aspen Institute

 

Future of U.S. Innovation

Recently, Fareed Zakaria provided a commentary on CNN about the future of U.S. innovation.  He is very concern and feels that the U.S. is slipping in its innovative ways.  What do you think?  Is the U.S. starting to lag behind other countries with regards to innovation?

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Interesting Workshop Coming Up

I just came across this workshop sponsored by the group Scientists & Engineers for America.  If you are interested in learning how candidates for public office obtain the funds they need, check the workshop out.  The workshop will happen on October 24 in Washington DC, however online video streaming will be available.

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National Chemistry Week is Coming Up

National Chemistry Week is just around the corner, and Congress is set to consider and hopefully pass House Resolution 793 honoring National Chemistry Week, October 18-24 of this year. Introduced by Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) on October 1, the measure will be coming before the full House in the next two weeks for debate and passage. The resolution's language, which emphasizes the wide variety of contributions that chemistry makes in the everyday world, can be seen by searching for "National Chemistry Week" at thomas.loc.gov.
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