Intentionally contaminated Chinese milk killed several children and sickened 300,000 more, causing concern around an increasingly connected world economy. Demand for inexpensive products virtually guarantees future repeats of food adulteration and counterfeiting from overseas, Michigan State University researchers said, as trade volumes overwhelm regulatory oversight.
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting Feb. 12-16 in Chicago again will bring top scientists, technologists and engineers together from around the country to the world’s largest general science conference. This year’s topic, “Our Planet and its Life: Origins and Future,” reflects two important anniversaries in the study of evolution. Several Michigan State University faculty members will present papers and discuss issues including food safety, sustainable agriculture, climate change and scientific literacy at the organization’s 175th annual meeting.
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Two Michigan State University faculty members were recognized this week for their groundbreaking research by being named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, Feb. 14-18 in Boston, is an international science and technology extravaganza, with a range and impact that generates extensive news coverage and influences science conference organizers around the world.
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When it comes to scientific literacy, Americans aren’t nearly as evolved as they may think. In fact, only about 40 percent of American adults accept the basic idea of evolution, a figure much lower than any European country.
Publish Date: Feb. 15, 2007
The American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, Feb. 15-19 in San Francisco, is an international science and technology extravaganza, with a range and impact that generates extensive news coverage and influences science conference organizers around the world.
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Often, it’s like scientists are from Mars, and communications specialists are from Venus.
Publish Date: Feb. 12, 2007
The landscape is changing in East Africa, and quickly. A migrating and growing population, emerging economies and an increase in agricultural production are leaving their mark on the region’s environment.
Publish Date: Feb. 20, 2006
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