NSET Releases Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related EHS Research
NNI: The Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on Technology released Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research (PDF), describing the National Nanotechnology Initiative‘s (NNI) strategy for addressing priority research on the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) aspects of nanomaterials. nanoforum.org
Books of The Times: Climate Change? Been There, Done That
Brian Fagan has written a fascinating account of the Medieval Warm Period, when a mild climate blessed Western Europe and catastrophic weather ruined civilizations elsewhere in the world. nytimes.com
Concern on sport drugs for students
Local educators are worried students are turning to drugs after physical education performance was added as a key element of students' high school entrance exams. From this year, physical education performance will count for 30 poin ... english.people.com.cn