May 13 - The presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine recently spoke with Dallas news anchor John McCaa about the need for investment in science and technology to solve pressing national and global problems.

May 6 - Once thought to be approaching their twilight years, new research at NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory suggests that many globular star clusters may be earlier in their development than previously thought.

April 28 - The Department of Defense has established the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM), a collaborative effort to develop new treatments for wounded soldiers. Using stem cell research, tissue and biomaterial engineering, and other methods, AFIRM scientists hope to repair battlefield injuries and restore lost function in the hundreds of injured who return from Iraq and Afghanistan.

April 17 - April 22 marks the 38th anniversary of Earth Day, a day of celebration and activism intended to raise awareness of environmental issues. In 1970 a nationwide "Environmental Teach-In," led by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes, helped organize around 20 million demonstrators to show support for a policy agenda focused on these concerns.

April 11 - A review conducted by the University of Pennsylvania casts doubt on the perception that drinking large amounts of water is beneficial to your health. The reviewers noted a lack of evidence that drinking lots of water improves skin, curbs appetite, or detoxifies the body. They did say that athletes and those in dry climates may need to drink more than the average person.