Topic: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Asia trumping US on science R&D

Federal funding for research has been falling in real terms. Is the nation's economic edge at stake?

Asia trumping US on science R&D

Federal funding for research has been falling in real terms. Is the nation’s economic edge at stake?

Study reports bad news for world's mammals

At least one-quarter of the world's known mammal species are at risk of becoming extinct, and about half are declining in population, a global survey released Monday morning has found.

FBI: Ivins held identical anthrax strain

The scientist was the sole custodian of anthrax spores genetically identical to the powder used in 2001 attacks, say documents unsealed Wednesday.

Want to name a sea slug? A nonprofit might let you.

To raise cash, some science and environmental groups will let donors name species for a fee.

Water shortages affect food, transit, security

A thousand tons of water produces just one ton of grain.

Water shortages affect food, transit, security

A thousand tons of water produces just one ton of grain.

Across the Milky Way, more planet Earths?

Two new discoveries suggest that sunlike solar systems like ours – with life-hosting planets – are more common than previously thought.

Will nations build on climate-change momentum of 2007?

In 2008, expect developing nations to play a more active role in negotiations for the post-Kyoto Protocol period.

Will nations build on climate-change momentum of 2007?