http://www.national-academies.org Podcasts from the National Academies Copyright 2005 No Podcasts from the National Academies The National Academies The National Academies cdobbins@nas.edu en-US The National Academies http://www.national-academies.org http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090626.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:12:35 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Because tobacco use impairs military readiness, harms the health of soldiers and veterans, and imposes a substantial financial burden on the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, these agencies should implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve the Defense Department's stated goal of a tobacco-free military, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090626.mp3 Because tobacco use impairs military readiness, harms the health of soldiers and veterans, and imposes a substantial financial burden on the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, these agencies should implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve the Defense Department's stated goal of a tobacco-free military, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090610.mp3 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:02:22 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Health and social service professionals who care for adults with depression should not only tackle their physical and mental health, but also detect and prevent possible spillover effects on their children, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. To achieve this new family-focused model of depression care, government agencies, nonprofits, and the private sector will have to experiment with nontraditional ways of organizing, paying for, and delivering services. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090610.mp3 Health and social service professionals who care for adults with depression should not only tackle their physical and mental health, but also detect and prevent possible spillover effects on their children, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. To achieve this new family-focused model of depression care, government agencies, nonprofits, and the private sector will have to experiment with nontraditional ways of organizing, paying for, and delivering services. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090602.mp3 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:33:28 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Although women are still underrepresented in the applicant pool for faculty positions in math, science, and engineering at major research universities, those who do apply are interviewed and hired at rates equal to or higher than those for men, says a new report from the National Research Council. Similarly, women are underrepresented among those considered for tenure, but those who are considered receive tenure at the same or higher rates than men. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090602.mp3 Although women are still underrepresented in the applicant pool for faculty positions in math, science, and engineering at major research universities, those who do apply are interviewed and hired at rates equal to or higher than those for men, says a new report from the National Research Council. Similarly, women are underrepresented among those considered for tenure, but those who are considered receive tenure at the same or higher rates than men. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090528.mp3 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:16:43 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies How much weight women gain during pregnancy and their starting weight at conception can affect their health and that of their babies, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. The report recommends new guidelines that aim to balance the benefits and risks associated with pregnancy weight gain. The report calls for increased diet and exercise counseling and programs to help women attain a healthy weight before they become pregnant and to stay within the guidelines during pregnancy. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090528.mp3 How much weight women gain during pregnancy and their starting weight at conception can affect their health and that of their babies, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. The report recommends new guidelines that aim to balance the benefits and risks associated with pregnancy weight gain. The report calls for increased diet and exercise counseling and programs to help women attain a healthy weight before they become pregnant and to stay within the guidelines during pregnancy. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090520.mp3 Wed, 20 May 2009 16:04:54 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Improving the health of developing nations requires increased commitment and collaboration by U.S. agencies, philanthropic groups, universities, and nongovernmental organizations, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. It details ways these groups can boost research and health care delivery in resource-limited countries and establish effective partnerships. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090520.mp3 Improving the health of developing nations requires increased commitment and collaboration by U.S. agencies, philanthropic groups, universities, and nongovernmental organizations, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. It details ways these groups can boost research and health care delivery in resource-limited countries and establish effective partnerships. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090508b.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 11:26:02 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies A symposium held today co-sponsored by the National Research Council and the American Academy of Political and Social Science examined why the nation's statistical system is important and how to make it better. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090508b.mp3 A symposium held today co-sponsored by the National Research Council and the American Academy of Political and Social Science examined why the nation's statistical system is important and how to make it better. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090508a.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 11:23:38 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies A symposium held today co-sponsored by the National Research Council and the American Academy of Political and Social Science examined why the nation's statistical system is important and how to make it better. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090508a.mp3 A symposium held today co-sponsored by the National Research Council and the American Academy of Political and Social Science examined why the nation's statistical system is important and how to make it better. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090507.mp3 Thu, 7 May 2009 15:57:04 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies A new report from the National Research Council finds a lack of evidence that the current level of oyster farming has major adverse effects on the ecosystem of Drakes Estero -- a body of water north of San Francisco within Point Reyes National Seashore. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090507.mp3 A new report from the National Research Council finds a lack of evidence that the current level of oyster farming has major adverse effects on the ecosystem of Drakes Estero -- a body of water north of San Francisco within Point Reyes National Seashore. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090429.mp3 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:25:18 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies The current policy and legal framework regulating use of cyberattack by the United States is undeveloped and highly uncertain, says a new report from the National Research Council. The United States should establish clear policy on its use, informed by open debate on the technological, policy, legal, and ethical issues of cyberwarfare, while also continuing to develop technological capabilities in this area. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090429.mp3 The current policy and legal framework regulating use of cyberattack by the United States is undeveloped and highly uncertain, says a new report from the National Research Council. The United States should establish clear policy on its use, informed by open debate on the technological, policy, legal, and ethical issues of cyberwarfare, while also continuing to develop technological capabilities in this area. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090428.mp3 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:52:48 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies New voluntary and regulatory measures can strengthen protections against financial conflicts of interest in medicine without hindering patient care or the advancement of medical knowledge, says a new report by the Institute of Medicine. It recommends several actions to improve disclosure of financial ties between the medical community and industry, limit company payments and gifts, and remove industry influence from medical education and the development of practice guidelines. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090428.mp3 New voluntary and regulatory measures can strengthen protections against financial conflicts of interest in medicine without hindering patient care or the advancement of medical knowledge, says a new report by the Institute of Medicine. It recommends several actions to improve disclosure of financial ties between the medical community and industry, limit company payments and gifts, and remove industry influence from medical education and the development of practice guidelines. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090427.mp3 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:03:45 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies President Barack Obama spoke to members of the National Academy of Sciences this morning during the Academy’s 146th annual meeting. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090427.mp3 President Barack Obama spoke to members of the National Academy of Sciences this morning during the Academy’s 146th annual meeting. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090406.mp3 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:59:54 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies The National Academy of Sciences and the National Science Foundation co-hosted a symposium that highlights the early accomplishments of International Polar Year -- the global research effort to better understand the polar regions. With more than 200 scientific expeditions and a thousand research projects to discuss, speakers focused their talks on climate change, polar ice sheet stability and sea level, polar ecosystems, and people in the changing Arctic. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090406.mp3 The National Academy of Sciences and the National Science Foundation co-hosted a symposium that highlights the early accomplishments of International Polar Year -- the global research effort to better understand the polar regions. With more than 200 scientific expeditions and a thousand research projects to discuss, speakers focused their talks on climate change, polar ice sheet stability and sea level, polar ecosystems, and people in the changing Arctic. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090402.mp3 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:06:43 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies World-renowned naturalist and conservationist Edward O. Wilson spoke last evening at the National Academy of Sciences' ninth annual Arthur M. Sackler colloquium. NAS member Wilson, a professor emeritus at Harvard University and honorary curator in entomology of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, delivered a talk titled "Evolution and the Future of the Earth." News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090402.mp3 World-renowned naturalist and conservationist Edward O. Wilson spoke last evening at the National Academy of Sciences' ninth annual Arthur M. Sackler colloquium. NAS member Wilson, a professor emeritus at Harvard University and honorary curator in entomology of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, delivered a talk titled "Evolution and the Future of the Earth." The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090306.mp3 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:10:43 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies A new report from the National Research Council, explores how the U.S. government’s Cooperative Threat Reduction Program – originally created to help eliminate and safeguard nuclear and other weapons in the former Soviet Union – can be retooled and expanded geographically to meet today’s security threats, including international terrorism. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090306.mp3 A new report from the National Research Council, explores how the U.S. government’s Cooperative Threat Reduction Program – originally created to help eliminate and safeguard nuclear and other weapons in the former Soviet Union – can be retooled and expanded geographically to meet today’s security threats, including international terrorism. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090224.mp3 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:36:15 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies The evidence shows more clearly than ever that having health insurance is essential for people's health and well-being, and safety-net services are not enough to prevent avoidable illness and premature death, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Loss of employer-based coverage due to the current economic downturn is exacerbating the situation. The report calls on the president and Congress to begin efforts immediately to achieve health coverage for all. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090224.mp3 The evidence shows more clearly than ever that having health insurance is essential for people's health and well-being, and safety-net services are not enough to prevent avoidable illness and premature death, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Loss of employer-based coverage due to the current economic downturn is exacerbating the situation. The report calls on the president and Congress to begin efforts immediately to achieve health coverage for all. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090218.mp3 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:29:52 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies A congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council finds serious deficiencies in the nation's forensic science system and calls for major reforms and new research. Mandatory certification programs for forensic scientists are currently lacking, as are strong standards and protocols for analyzing and reporting on evidence. There is also a scarcity of peer-reviewed studies establishing the scientific bases and reliability of many forensic methods. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090218.mp3 A congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council finds serious deficiencies in the nation's forensic science system and calls for major reforms and new research. Mandatory certification programs for forensic scientists are currently lacking, as are strong standards and protocols for analyzing and reporting on evidence. There is also a scarcity of peer-reviewed studies establishing the scientific bases and reliability of many forensic methods. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090205.mp3 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:21:13 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies The National Research Council and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) surveyed a sample of AAAS members in the life sciences to assess their views on "dual-use" research -- studies undertaken for beneficial purposes that could also have harmful applications such as bioterrorism. Survey results indicate that while most respondents do not perceive bioterrorism as an immediate threat, a small number have taken action to avert misuse of their research. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090205.mp3 The National Research Council and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) surveyed a sample of AAAS members in the life sciences to assess their views on "dual-use" research -- studies undertaken for beneficial purposes that could also have harmful applications such as bioterrorism. Survey results indicate that while most respondents do not perceive bioterrorism as an immediate threat, a small number have taken action to avert misuse of their research. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090109.mp3 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:48:17 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies In a public lecture today, Harvard professor Calestous Juma explored the role emerging technologies can play in fostering economic growth and improving human welfare in Africa. His talk focused on new opportunities for international cooperation on development issues in light of the current global food and financial crises. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090109.mp3 In a public lecture today, Harvard professor Calestous Juma explored the role emerging technologies can play in fostering economic growth and improving human welfare in Africa. His talk focused on new opportunities for international cooperation on development issues in light of the current global food and financial crises. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090108.mp3 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:45:38 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Many U.S. export and visa controls, developed during the Cold War to prevent the transfer of technological and scientific advances to our enemies, now harm U.S. national security and economic prosperity, says a new report from the National Research Council. The current regulations were designed for a world that no longer exists and are unsuitable for today's adversaries. Immediate executive action is needed to restructure this system to prevent further declines in U.S. scientific and technological competitiveness. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20090108.mp3 Many U.S. export and visa controls, developed during the Cold War to prevent the transfer of technological and scientific advances to our enemies, now harm U.S. national security and economic prosperity, says a new report from the National Research Council. The current regulations were designed for a world that no longer exists and are unsuitable for today's adversaries. Immediate executive action is needed to restructure this system to prevent further declines in U.S. scientific and technological competitiveness. The National Academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20081209.mp3 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:05:11 EST Podcasts from The National Academies The National Academies Current health services for youths ages 10 to 19 are fragmented and poorly designed to meet the needs of all in this age group, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. Although most U.S. adolescents are healthy, many engage in risky behavior, develop unhealthy habits, and have physical and mental conditions that can jeopardize their immediate and future health. News No national, academies http://www.nationalacademies.org/podcast/20081209.mp3 Current health services for youths ages 10 to 19 are fragmented and poorly designed to meet the needs of all in this age group, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. Although most U.S. adolescents are healthy, many engage in risky behavior, develop unhealthy habits, and have physical and mental conditions that can jeopardize their immediate and future health. The National Academies