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How Star Wars Won the Space Race and Other Things We’re Reading
What Earth and space science stories are we recommending this week?
National Academy Can Now Expel Scientists in Cases of Misconduct
Members of the National Academy of Sciences recently voted that membership in the 156-year-old institution can be revoked in cases of “egregious violations” of its Code of Conduct.
Women in Oceanography Still Navigate Rough Seas
Female scientists have weathered bias, lack of support, and unsafe work environments since the dawn of oceanography. Could recent initiatives, technology, and awareness chart the way to safer waters?
Biodiversity Report Paints a Bleak Picture
Landmark study calls for urgent “transformative changes” to meet goals for conserving and sustainably using nature.
Science in This Century Needs People
An ecologist built an army of beach surveyors over 20 years and now has the world’s largest data set of marine bird mortality informing climate change and disaster studies.
A United Europe Benefits Global Science, Say EU Geoscientists
“You are the stakeholders of European integration,” former Italian prime minister Mario Monti told an assembly of geoscientists.
Senate Committee OK’s White House’s NOAA Pick in Party Line Vote
Senate floor fight may loom for Barry Lee Myers, whom Democrats oppose.
Youth Call Climate Change a Generational Justice Issue
Students and educators urge congressional action on climate change.
Jay Inslee Campaigns for Presidency on Climate Change Issue
The governor of Washington says that dealing with climate change has to be the country’s number one priority.