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New earth and environment sciences school possible: NTU President
Sun, 20 May 2012 19:11:30 -0700
Less than a decade from now, students in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) could be graduating with bachelor degrees in environmental and earth sciences.
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US Earth observations, science and services are critical to society but are at risk
Tue, 22 May 2012 06:59:02 -0700
Earth observations, science, and services (Earth OSS) inform and guide the activities of virtually all economic sectors and innumerable institutions underlying modern civilization, according to a new study by the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Policy Program. The report also found that Earth OSS in the United States face considerable challenges because economic downturns and Federal ...
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National science test shows only slight improvement
Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700
National tests measuring science knowledge among eighth-graders show slight improvement compared with those of two years earlier,but one-third of all students still lack a basic understanding of the physical, life and earth sciences, according to a federal study made public Thursday. Read full article >>
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Earth and marine sciences
Tue, 15 May 2012 06:28:54 -0700
Study of the Earth, seas, rivers and the atmosphere - includes geology and ocean sciences What will I learn? If you want to turn a childhood fascination with fossils and earthquakes into a career, then a degree in one of these science subjects could be the answer. And with environmental concerns high on the political agenda, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the planet ...
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NASA Budget Woes Paint Bleak Future for Earth Science
Fri, 04 May 2012 07:32:20 -0700
A new report on the state of NASA's Earth sciences program warns that future Earth-observing missions could be in jeopardy due to tightening budgets, launch failures, and changing mission priorities that may force projects to be delayed or cancelled outright.
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