Following up on a high-profile 1992 report from the Institute of Medicine, "Microbial Threats to Health" examines the state of knowledge and policy pertaining to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases from around the globe.
Describes the development of ocean sciences, highlighting the contributions of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the field's... Læs mere
The AIDS virus is spread by human behaviors enacted in a variety of social situations. In order to prevent further infection, we need to know more about... Læs mere
This is the twenty-fifth volume in the Memorial Tributes series compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and international members.
This is the twenty-fourth volume in the Memorial Tributes series compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and international members.
This is the twenty-third volume in the series of Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and foreign associates.
Antarctica: A Keystone in a Changing World, reinforces the importance of continual changes in the country's history and the impact of these changes on global systems.
Environmental problems in coastal ecosystems can sometimes be attributed to excess nutrients flowing from upstream... Læs mere
Explores the adequacy of science and technology for replacing wetland function and the effectiveness of the federal program of compensatory... Læs mere
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is designed to encourage small business to develop new processes and products and... Læs mere