Articles tagged with Science Budgets
A strong consensus has emerged among US seismologists that the seismic network would have detected a blast equivalent to 800 tons of TNT, leading some experts to conclude that India's second round of tests were small and designed to test nuclear bomb components. Pakistan conducted its own nuclear tests shortly after.
A prestigious panel will discuss the future of federal funding for research and development, with implications for chemistry research and the nation's status as a world technological leader. The panelists from government, academia, and industry will examine current efforts to double federal funding for research over the next decade.
A study of 456 nurses found that satisfaction accelerated as pay levels increased, suggesting that employers can't assume they know how pay raises will affect satisfaction. The researchers identified several reasons for this phenomenon, including long-term budget constraints and inadequate performance appraisal systems.
The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements is expanding its research support for dietary supplements, with new grants focused on the role of antioxidants in preventing cataract development and intestinal supplementation of amino acids in infants. The ODS will also continue to fund five existing studies in various areas of health and disease.
Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how nutrients and vitamins enter living cells, finding that membrane proteins act like gates to regulate entry and acquire essential molecules. The study reveals dynamic entities capable of sensing their environment and actively acquiring substances needed for cell growth.
The President's R&D budget for FY 1998 will cut federal R&D spending by an additional 14 percent (in inflation-adjusted dollars) by 2002. Funding for basic research would barely stay ahead of inflation at $15.3 billion, representing a 3.0 percent increase over FY 1997.
A team of scientists from NCAR analyzed global temperature trends obtained via satellites and surface instruments. They found that satellite data can produce spurious drops due to changes in satellite records, which can mask actual rises in global temperatures.
The President requests a 3.4% increase in overall research funding and a 6.3% rise in major equipment funding, with key areas including KDI, life sciences, and education programs. The NSF FY98 budget aims to drive national growth and opportunity through fundamental research and innovation.
The U.S. Geological Survey's 1998 budget allocates $6.5 million more to address pressing demands on natural resources and mitigate hazards. The funding boost enhances biological science research, expands earthquake monitoring, and improves drinking water quality information.
Researchers gather to explore progress and challenges in implementing the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty's verification regime, covering seismic, infrasound, hydroacoustic, and radionuclear data. The goal is to detect even tiny nuclear events, making it as difficult as possible for them to slip through.
Scientists are examining population sizes using new statistical methods to determine if they're constant or fluctuating. The study aims to understand the causes of worldwide amphibian decline, which remains a mystery.
The Georgia Institute of Technology has established a new Test and Evaluation Research and Education Center (TEREC) to find less expensive ways to test new technologies. The center will provide an international focal point for T&E research and education, and a catalyst for the invention of the future of the discipline.
The USABC will focus on reducing the costs of mid-term electric vehicle batteries and developing long-term lithium-based battery technologies. The research aims to increase range and improve electric vehicle performance, promoting a cleaner transportation system and reducing dependence on foreign oil.
Congress approved a 4.1% increase in R&D funding for FY 1997, but the boost was insufficient to overcome three years of level funding and inflation. Only NIH and NSF kept their budgets ahead of inflation during the period.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science reports that Alaska's R&D funding may be reduced by 19-23% due to federal budget cuts, impacting research at universities and colleges. The University of Alaska Fairbanks receives 90% of the state's federal funding for academic R&D.
A new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) reveals that U.S. taxpayer-financed investments in agricultural research abroad have generated significant economic benefits for U.S. farmers and consumers. The study found that every dollar invested in wheat research produces a return of up to $190, while rice re...
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory will study nuclei in stellar explosions and exotic nuclear structures, answering questions about nuclear physics and astrophysics. The facility provides a resource for scientists from around the world, offering insights into the main constituent of the visible universe.
Research suggests that web users are more likely to be registered voters and participate in local, legislative, and national elections. Additionally, a significant portion of respondents reported being politically active through actions such as writing elected officials and signing petitions.
A study by Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago Medical Center supports Benjamin Gompertz's theory of a universal law of mortality. The researchers analyzed data from sheltered animals and humans, finding statistically indistinguishable mortality curves that fit the Gompertz model.
A new report by AAAS warns that federal R&D program reductions may harm Alaskan research institutions. The nation's research efforts could become a casualty of the budget wars, with the University of Alaska Fairbanks particularly vulnerable.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) estimates that nondefense R&D funding in the US will decrease by up to 25 percent by 2002. The latest budget proposal from the White House would cut discretionary spending as necessary if it does not balance the budget, according to AAAS analysis.
A new AAAS report cautions that Georgia's economy is threatened by proposed cuts in R&D programs, which could impact industries and research universities. The report highlights the need for informed discussions among government, industry, and academia to address future trends in federal R&D spending.