A symposium at AAAS explores the gap between practitioners of science and the public, discussing efforts to promote general scientific literacy through community involvement and education. Researchers and educators highlight successful programs and strategies for effective outreach.
Research shows that lower dasher rates can produce ice cream with the same physical structure and sensory attributes as higher rates, reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency. The balance of ingredients, including milk fat, emulsifiers, and air, is crucial in achieving desired quality and texture.
The application of military technologies and increased fishing effort have led to the depletion of marine species, with new technologies revealing previously inaccessible areas. To avoid extinction, experts emphasize the need for establishing networks of marine reserves to provide safe havens and protect habitats.
Researchers discover wheat proteins that modify ice crystal growth, improving ice cream smoothness. The discovery could lead to new ingredients and manufacturing processes for improved consistency.
Gretchen Daily proposes assigning economic value to ecosystems and incorporating those values into public policy. She argues that making conservation profitable is crucial for saving the planet from natural resource depletion.
Climate models predict significant temperature increases and sea level rise over the next century. The effects of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels will last for at least 100 years, regardless of current reductions.