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Weekly Highlights From the National Academies	Friday, Sept. 19, 2008

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Marine Debris Will Likely Increase Without Improved Management

Measures to reduce litter and abandoned fishing gear in the oceans are inadequate, and the problem will likely worsen in the 21st century, says a new report from the National Research Council. The U.S. should adopt a goal of “zero discharge” of garbage by ships at sea and provide strong leadership and coordination at the international and national levels.
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Academies Offer Advice to Presidential Candidates on S&T Appointments

A new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine offers guidance to John McCain and Barack Obama on making key science and technology appointments in the federal government after the election. The report lists approximately 80 high-level S&T appointees who will be crucial in advising the new president on issues that range from energy to economic growth.
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	Physics Milestone: Large Hadron Collider Activated On Sept. 10 CERN -- the European Organization for Nuclear Research -- successfully steered a beam of particles around the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, which was built to help scientists resolve some key questions in particle physics and has the potential to revolutionize human understanding of the known universe. FULL STORY
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	Sept. 23-25 International Conference on Animal Research in a Global Environment: Meeting the Challenges National Academy of Sciences 2100 C St., NW Washington, D.C. More Information
	Sept. 25 Global Connections Between Earth Sciences, Health, and Policy Keck Center 500 5th St., NW Washington, D.C. More Information
	Oct. 2-3 Engineering, Social Justice, and Sustainable Community Development National Academy of Sciences 2100 C St., NW Washington, D.C. More Information
	Oct. 3 Chaotic Elections! A Mathematician Looks at Voting The Jonsson Center 314 Quissett Ave. Woods Hole, MA More Information
	Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences
	The art collection at the National Academies explores the intersection between science and art. Permanent Collection Current Exhibitions Coexistence, paintings by Joan Wadleigh Curran An Iconography of Contagion, an exhibition of 20th-century health posters The Theater of Insects, photographs by Jo Whaley A complete list of events can be found in our public meetings database. Directions to National Academies facilities are also available.
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The National Academies have released "Drinking Water: Understanding the Science and Policy Behind a Critical Resource," a free booklet designed to give the public a comprehensive introduction to drinking water issues and the extensive undertaking carried out to protect the safety and reliability of America's tap water.

The Research Associateship Programs of the National Research Council are accepting applications for Postdoctoral and Senior Research awards in U.S. government laboratories. Submission deadline is November 1, 2008.

	Engineering Innovation Assuring Your Vote Counts
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