Meeting of the Norwegian Centre for Climate Services; Geilo, Norway, 25–26 October 2017
science policy
March on Saturday Highlights Threats to the Oceans and Solutions
David Helvarg, lead organizer of the 9 June March for the Ocean, spoke with Eos about the goals for the march and “turning the tide” to protect the oceans.
Raising a Tantrum About Climate Change
One year ago today, President Trump vowed to exit the United States from the Paris climate pact. Eos discusses this with climatologist Michael Mann, author of the new book The Tantrum that Saved the World.
Obama’s Science Adviser Blasts Trump Policies and Personnel
In a no-holds-barred speech, John Holdren renews call for a White House science adviser.
New Arctic Science Cooperation Agreement Comes into Force
The agreement focuses on facilitating access to research areas, research infrastructure and facilities, and data.
Touring the Solar System with Science Art
No sketchy science here! Just science sketches that bring conference note-taking to a whole new level.
Senators Oppose Cutting Federal Funding for Space Station
Senators Ted Cruz and Bill Nelson say a timetable to transition the station to commercial operations in 2025 is premature, arbitrary, and political.
Aspiring Toward Healthy Cities in China
One of the authors of a new report on efforts to create healthy cities in China describes challenges and opportunities for urban health and healthcare.
NSF and Air Force Plan to Better Coordinate Research Projects
A newly released letter of intent sets up a new partnership that could benefit both agencies. Initial focus areas for consideration include space operations and geosciences.
Former NASA Chief Scientist Heads National Air and Space Museum
Taking the helm just as the museum is poised for a major renovation, new director Ellen Stofan told Eos she looks forward to taking the museum “to the next level” and exciting people about science.
