Questions about the origin and nature of Earth and the life on it have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor.... Læs mere
On March 13, 2008, the National Academies brought together many of the knowledgeable people working on energy issues to... Læs mere
The same technologies that fuel scientific advances also pose potential risks—that the knowledge, tools, and techniques gained through legitimate biotechnology research could be misused to create biological weapons or for bioterrorism.
Recognizing the troubled state of food safety, the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Food Forum met in Washington, DC, on September 9, 2008, to explore the management of food safety practices from the beginning of the supply chain to the marketplace.
As part of the America's Energy Future project, this title examines the potential for reducing energy demand through improving efficiency by... Læs mere
In the United States, people living in low-income neighborhoods frequently do not have access to affordable healthy food venues, such as supermarkets.
Health literacy—the ability for individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to facilitate appropriate health decisions—is increasingly recognized as an important facet of health care and health outcomes.