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In Situ Bioremediation: When Does it Work?

Committee on In Situ Bioremediation,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Offers explanations of: the processes involved in in situ bioremediation, circumstances in which it is best used, and methods of measurement, field testing, and modeling to evaluate the results of…

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Biologic Markers in Pulmonary Toxicology

Committee on Biologic Markers,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Biologic markers - indicators of biological exposure or change - offer the promise of early detection of disease caused by environmental exposure. Offering a comprehensive study of the use of…

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Biologic Markers in Pulmonary Toxicology

Committee on Biologic Markers,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Biologic markers - indicators of biological exposure or change - offer the promise of early detection of disease caused by environmental exposure. Offering a comprehensive study of the use of…

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Issues in Risk Assessment

Committee on Risk Assessment Methodology,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The scientific basis, inference assumptions, regulatory uses, and research needs in risk assessment are considered in this two-part volume. The first part is Use of Maximum Tolerated Dose in Animal…

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Environmental Epidemiology

Committee on Environmental Epidemiology,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Determining the health risks to humans of exposure to toxic substances in the environment is made difficult by problems such as measuring the degree to which people have been exposed…

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New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture: High-reward Opportunities

Committee on Biosciences,Research in Agriculture,Board on Agriculture,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Presented by an integrated committee of plant and animal scientists, this volume provides a review of molecular genetic techniques and traditional research methods. It discusses biosciences research in genetic engineering…

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The Role of Chromium in Animal Nutrition

Committee on Animal Nutrition,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Animal health benefits have been attributed to chromium supplementation, including increased longevity; enhanced reproduction; decreased incidence of metabolic disorders, stress effects, and disease; reduced need for antibiotic usage; improved immune…

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Productive Roles in an Older Society

Committee on an Aging Society,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Explores the various productive roles that the growing number of elderly individuals can play in society through volunteer work. This work addresses issues like the main incentives and impediments to…

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The Responsible Conduct of Research in the Health Sciences

National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Committee on the Responsible Conduct of Research,National Academy of Sciences

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Ruminant Nitrogen Usage

Subcommittee on Nitrogen Usage in Ruminants,Committee on Animal Nutrition,Board on Agriculture,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Brings together the research on protein absorption by ruminants and takes a look at the calculation of optimum nutrient requirements, including bacterial digestion, in the calculations. This book also describes…

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Agricultural Biotechnology: Strategies for National Competitiveness

National Research Council,Board on Agriculture,Committee on a National Strategy for Biotechnology in Agriculture,National Academy of Sciences

Biotechnology offers tremendous potential for improving crop production, animal agriculture, and bioprocessing. This book explores the United States’ ability to solve important agricultural problems, use funds and institutional structures to…

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Assessment of Directions in Microgravity and Physical Sciences Research at NASA

Committee on Microgravity Research,Space Studies Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

For many years, the NASA microgravity program has used space as a tool to study fundamental flow phenomena that are important to fields ranging from combustion science to biotechnology. This…

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Frameworks for Higher Education in Homeland Security

Committee on Educational Paradigms for Homeland Security,Policy and Global Affairs,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Explores whether there are core pedagogical and skill-based homeland security program needs. This report examines education programs focusing on various aspects of homeland security. It comments on the possible parallels…

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Opportunities in Biology

Committee on Research Opportunities in Biology,Board on Biology,Commission on Life Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council

Reports on the state of the new biology, taking a look at the disciplines of biology. This volume examines the advances made in medicine, agriculture, and other fields. It serves…

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Maximizing U.S. Interests in Science and Technology Relations with Japan

National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Office of International Affairs,Committee on Japan,National Academy of Sciences

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Cooperative Research in the National Marine Fisheries Service

Committee on Cooperative Research in the National Marine Fisheries Service,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

In recent years there has been growing interest in having fisheries stakeholders involved in various aspects of fisheries data collection and experimentation. This activity is generally known as cooperative research…

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Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences

Committee on Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences,Oversight Commission for the Committee on Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Scientists have long sought to unravel the fundamental mysteries of the land, life, water, and air that surround us. To identify high-priority environmental science projects, this work explores the important…

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Plasma Science: Advancing Knowledge in the National Interest

Plasma 2010 Committee,Plasma Science Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Offers a vision for developments in plasma science. This report provides an examination of the themes that frame plasma research: low-temperature plasma science and engineering; plasma physics at high energy…

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Copper in Drinking Water

Committee on Copper in Drinking Water,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The National Research Council was requested to form a committee to review the scientific validity of the EPA’s maximum contaminant level goal for copper in drinking water. This book outlines…

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Research in Photosynthesis; Papers and Discussions Presented at the Gatlinburg Conference, October 25-29, 1955, Sponsored by the Committee on Photobiology of the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council and Supported by the National Science

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The Gatlinburg Conference was a landmark event in the study of photosynthesis, bringing together leading researchers to discuss the latest findings and theories. This volume collects the papers and discussions…

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Injury in America: A Continuing Public Health Problem

Committee on Trauma Research,Commission on Life Sciences,Institute of Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council

Provides a survey of what is known about injuries, and suggests that there is a vast need to know more. This book traces findings on the epidemiology of injuries, prevention…

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National Need and Priorities for Veterinarians in Biomedical Research

Committee on Increasing Veterinary Involvement in Biomedical Research,Institute for Laboratory Animal Research,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Identifies various factors which contribute to creating a need for veterinarians in the biomedical research workforce. This work also looks at factors that include an increase in the number of…

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Physics in a New Era: An Overview

Physics Survey Overview Committee,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Physics at the beginning of the twenty-first century has reached the levels of accomplishment and impact in a society and nation that are changing rapidly. This book reviews the frontiers…

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Autonomous Vehicles in Support of Naval Operations

Committee on Autonomous Vehicles in Support of Naval Operations,Naval Studies Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been used in military operations for more than 60 years, with torpedoes, cruise missiles, satellites, and target drones being early examples. This title considers the potential…

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DNA Technology in Forensic Science

Committee on DNA Technology in Forensic Science,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Offers recommendations for resolving crucial questions in DNA typing. This volume addresses: quality and reliability in DNA typing; DNA typing in the courtroom; and societal issues. It offers guidance to…

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Geodesy in the Year 2000

Committee on Geodesy,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The accuracy of satellite geodetic data has approached the centimeter level and is expected to improve further. This bodes well for the application of geodetic data to the solution of…

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Designing Foods: Animal Product Options in the Marketplace

Committee on Technological Options to Improve the Nutritional Attributes of Animal Products,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Examines various trends in animal product consumption and diet. This book reviews industry efforts, policies, and programs aimed at improving the nutritional attributes of animal products. It also focuses on…

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U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Biotechnology: Challenges for the 1990s

Committee on Japan,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Provides an assessment of the extent and nature of the linkages between the United States and Japan in biotechnology. Through analysis of aggregate data and case studies, this book assesses…

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Measurement Problems in Criminal Justice Research: Workshop Summary

Committee on Law and Justice,Committee on National Statistics,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Most major crime in this country emanates from two major data sources. The FBIa ™s Uniform Crime Reports has collected information on crimes known to the police and arrests from…

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Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology

Committee on Undergraduate Science Education,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Addresses pre-college preparation for students in SME&T and the joint roles and responsibilities of faculty and administrators in arts and sciences and in schools of education to better educate teachers…

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Who Will Do the Science of the Future?: A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science

National Academy of Sciences,Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science and Engineering,National Research Council

A summary of a symposium on careers of women in science. This work incorporates 3 panels of presenters: one focusing on the next generation; a second that looks at the…

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Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water

Committee on Risk Assessment of Exposure to Radon in Drinking Water,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Presents information about the total inhalation and ingestion risks posed by radon in public drinking water. Reflecting research and analysis mandated by 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act…

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Avoiding Surprise in an Era of Global Technology Advances

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Committee on Defense Intelligence Agency Technology Forecasts and Reviews,National Academy of Sciences

The Technology Warning Division of the Defense Intelligence Agency asked the National Research Council to undertake a study examining technology warning issues. This report provides the first part of that…

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Biologic Markers of Air-Pollution Stress and Damage in Forests

Committee on Biologic Markers of Air-Pollution Damage in Trees,Commission on Life Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

There is not much question that plants are sensitive to air pollution, nor is there doubt that air pollution is affecting forests and agriculture worldwide. This book suggests specific criteria…

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High-Stakes Aviation: U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Transport Aircraft

Committee on Japan,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The third in a series of sector-specific assessments of US-Japan technology linkages, this book examines US-Japan relationships that develop or transfer aircraft technology, the motivations of participating organizations, and the…

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An Assessment of Balance in NASA’s Science Programs

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on an Assessment of Balance in NASA's Science Programs,National Academy of Sciences

When the space exploration initiative was announced, the NRC was asked to review the science NASA proposed to carryout. In 2005, the NRC released 3 studies focusing on a portion…

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Funding a Revolution: Government Support for Computing Research

Committee on Innovations in Computing and Communications: Lessons from History,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Examines the history of computing since World War II to elucidate the federal government’s role in funding computing research, supporting the education of computer scientists and engineers, and equipping university…

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Facing Hazards and Disasters: Understanding Human Dimensions

Committee on Disaster Research in the Social Sciences: Future Challenges and Opportunities,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Social science research conducted since the late 1970s has contributed to society’s ability to adapt to various types of disasters. But more studies should be pursued that compare how the…

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A Strategy for Research in Space Biology and Medicine into the Next Century

Committee on Space Biology and Medicine,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Provides a review of ground-based and space research in eleven disciplines, ranging from bone physiology to plant biology. This book offers recommendations for research. It is useful as a reference…

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Rethinking Urban Policy: Urban Development in an Advanced Economy

Committee on National Urban Policy,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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New Directions in Manufacturing: Report of a Workshop

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design,Committee on New Directions in Manufacturing,National Academy of Sciences

The processes and techniques of manufacturing have changed substantially over the decades and that evolution continues today. In order to examine the potential impacts of these changes, the Department of…

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Personal Cars and China: Si Ren Jiao Che Yu Zhongguo

Committee on the Future of Personal Transport Vehicles in China,Policy and Global Affairs,National Research Council,National Academy of Engineering,Chinese Academy of Engineering

Presenting a collaborative study between the NRC and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), this book addresses the problems facing China, as it attempts to provide personal transport desired by…

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Testing of Defense Systems in an Evolutionary Acquisition Environment

Oversight Committee for the Workshop on Testing for Dynamic Acquisition of Defense Systems,Committee on National Statistics,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) was charged with planning and conducting a workshop to study test strategies for the evolutionary acquisition. This book provides the conclusions and recommendations of…

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Priorities for GEOINT Research at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Committee on Basic and Applied Research Priorities in Geospatial Science for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency,Mapping Science Committee,Board on Earth Sciences & Resources,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) provides geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) to support national security, both as a national intelligence and a combat support agency. In the post-9/11 world, the need for…

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Biologic Markers in Reproductive Toxicology

Subcommittee on Reproductive and Neurodevelopmental Toxicology,Committee on Biologic Markers,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Biologic markers are indicators that can tell us when environmental factors have caused a change at the cellular or biochemical level. This book examines the potential of these markers in…

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Lighting the Way: Knowledge Assessment in Prince Edward Island

National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Office of International Affairs,Committee on Knowledge Assessment,National Academy of Sciences

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Environmental Issues in Pacific Northwest Forest Management

Committee on Environmental Issues in Pacific Northwest Forest Management,Board on Biology,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Explaining that economic and aesthetic benefits can be sustained through different approaches to management, this book proposes general goals for forest management in the Pacific Northwest. It also reviews the…

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Using Remote Sensing in State and Local Government: Information for Management and Decision Making

Steering Committee on Space Applications and Commercialization,Space Studies Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Advances in spatial, spectral, and temporal resolution have expanded opportunities for practical applications of remote sensing data. This report is on the third of those workshops, held to explore the…

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In Situ Bioremediation: When Does it Work?

Biologic Markers in Pulmonary Toxicology

Biologic Markers in Pulmonary Toxicology

Issues in Risk Assessment

Environmental Epidemiology

New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture: High-reward Opportunities

The Role of Chromium in Animal Nutrition

Productive Roles in an Older Society

The Responsible Conduct of Research in the Health Sciences

Ruminant Nitrogen Usage

Agricultural Biotechnology: Strategies for National Competitiveness

Assessment of Directions in Microgravity and Physical Sciences Research at NASA

Frameworks for Higher Education in Homeland Security

Opportunities in Biology

Maximizing U.S. Interests in Science and Technology Relations with Japan

Cooperative Research in the National Marine Fisheries Service

Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences

Plasma Science: Advancing Knowledge in the National Interest

Copper in Drinking Water

Research in Photosynthesis; Papers and Discussions Presented at the Gatlinburg Conference, October 25-29, 1955, Sponsored by the Committee on Photobiology of the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council and Supported by the National Science

Injury in America: A Continuing Public Health Problem

National Need and Priorities for Veterinarians in Biomedical Research

Physics in a New Era: An Overview

Autonomous Vehicles in Support of Naval Operations

DNA Technology in Forensic Science

Geodesy in the Year 2000

Designing Foods: Animal Product Options in the Marketplace

U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Biotechnology: Challenges for the 1990s

Measurement Problems in Criminal Justice Research: Workshop Summary

Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology

Who Will Do the Science of the Future?: A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science

Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water

Avoiding Surprise in an Era of Global Technology Advances

Biologic Markers of Air-Pollution Stress and Damage in Forests

High-Stakes Aviation: U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Transport Aircraft

An Assessment of Balance in NASA’s Science Programs

Funding a Revolution: Government Support for Computing Research

Facing Hazards and Disasters: Understanding Human Dimensions

A Strategy for Research in Space Biology and Medicine into the Next Century

Rethinking Urban Policy: Urban Development in an Advanced Economy

New Directions in Manufacturing: Report of a Workshop

Personal Cars and China: Si Ren Jiao Che Yu Zhongguo

Testing of Defense Systems in an Evolutionary Acquisition Environment

Priorities for GEOINT Research at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Biologic Markers in Reproductive Toxicology

Lighting the Way: Knowledge Assessment in Prince Edward Island

Environmental Issues in Pacific Northwest Forest Management

Using Remote Sensing in State and Local Government: Information for Management and Decision Making

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