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[PHOTOGRAPH] Lisa Randall

Lisa Randall: “A New Era of Physics”

[22 March 2011]
She’s often associated with string theory, branes, and unseen dimensions. Now the influential physicist is looking to the Large Hadron Collider for evidence about the nature of matter.
[PHOTOGRAPH] A hot sun setting in a scorching, red sky [Photograph © and licensed by Comstock/Thinkstock photos. Image source: http://j.mp/f5lx3g ]

Eastern Europe’s Scorching Summer

[17 March 2011]
The devastating heat wave that blasted large parts of Eastern Europe last summer likely made 2010 the warmest year in more than half a millennium, researchers say in Science.
[ILLUSTRATION] Isaac Newton, from the winning video

Film Festival: Science in a Minute

[16 March 2011]
The winner of AAAS’s first short video contest featured clever narrative, a dash of humor, Isaac Newton—and animated arm-wrestling between the Earth and the moon.
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Science Policy

[PHOTOGRAPH] Raymond L. Orbach [Photo © and courtesy of Raymond L. Orbach]

Science Editorial Addresses U.S. Budget Crisis

[4 March 2011]
A House-approved bill would effectively end America’s status as leader of the worldwide scientific community, writes Raymond L. Orbach, a former U.S. under secretary of energy.
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Education

[PHOTOGRAPH] Research professionals

AAAS Op-Ed: Promote a Diversity of Ideas

[14 March 2011]
Universities should reward faculty who engage students in science and promote diverse thinking to support innovation, Alan Leshner writes in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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International

[PHOTOGRAPH] Nina V. Fedoroff

Nina V. Fedoroff: Expanding International Science

[3 March 2011]
The new AAAS president, formerly S&T; adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State, will encourage further expansion of AAAS international programs, especially in developing nations.
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Public Engagement

In Serious Times, Humor Has a Value

[22 February 2011]
As a job title, "science comedian" may sound like an oxymoron. But Brian Malow says that when scientists flash some humor, they make an important human connection with the public.
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Special Offer & Highlight

Special Offer: Introducing MemberCentral

MemberCentral is the Web site featuring benefits, content, and community only for AAAS members.
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Highlight: Insider's View of S&T Policy

Get deep insight on U.S. and international science at the annual AAAS Forum on S&T Policy, 5-6 May.
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Highlight: Eppendorf & Science Prize

Want to enter the annual international competition for young neurobiology researchers? The deadline is 15 June.
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Highlight: The Works of Constance Holden

A AAAS exhibition of paintings and writing by the late Science reporter closes 8 April.
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Highlight: Seeking Symposium Proposals

Have a symposium idea for the 2012 AAAS Annual Meeting in Vancouver? Please submit it by 26 April.
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