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      Task Group on Life Sciences,Space Science Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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      Mission to Planet Earth

      Task Group on Earth Sciences,Space Science Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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      Solar and Space Physics: Space Science in the Twenty-First Century - Imperatives for the Decades 1995 to 2015

      Task Group on Solar and Space Physics,Space Science Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      From the interior of the Sun, to the upper atmosphere and near-space environment of Earth, and outward to a region far beyond Pluto where the Sun’s influence wanes, advances during…

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      Planetary and Lunar Exploration: Space Science in the Twenty-First Century – Imperatives for the Decades 1995 to 2015

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Science Board,Task Group on Planetary and Lunar Exploration,National Academy of Sciences

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      Exploring Organic Environments in the Solar System

      Task Group on Organic Environments in the Solar System,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Presents a discussion of the chemistry of carbon; an analysis of the formation, modification, and preservation of organic compounds in the solar system; and an assessment of research opportunities and…

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      Evaluating the Biological Potential in Samples Returned from Planetary Satellites and Small Solar System Bodies: Framework for Decision Making

      Task Group on Sample Return from Small Solar System Bodies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Considers the possibility that life may have existed on a body from which a sample might be taken and the possibility that life still exists on the body either in…

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      Radiation Hazards to Crews of Interplanetary Missions: Biological Issues and Research Strategies

      Task Group on the Biological Effects of Space Radiation,National Research Council,Space Studies Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications

      NASA’s long-range plans include possible human exploratory missions to the moon and Mars within the next quarter century. Such missions beyond low Earth orbit will expose crews to transient radiation…

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      Space Science in the Twenty-First Century: Imperatives for the Decades 1995 to 2015, Overview

      Report of the Study Steering Group,Space Science Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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      Integrating Research and Education: Biocomplexity Investigators Explore the Possibilities: Summary of a Workshop

      Bridget K.B. Avila,Planning Group for the Workshop on Integrating Education in Biocomplexity Research,Board on Life Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council

      The workshop summary provides guidance for researchers applying to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for funding. New NSF guidelines require applications to address the broader impact of the proposed research…

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      An Astrobiology Strategy for the Exploration of Mars

      Committee on an Astrobiology Strategy for the Exploration of Mars,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Presents a review of knowledge about possible life on Mars; an astrobiological assessment of current Mars missions; a review of Mars-mission planetary protection; and findings and recommendations. This report notes…

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      Signs of Life: A Report Based on the April 2000 Workshop on Life Detection Techniques

      Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      A workshop to assess the science and technology of life detection techniques was organized by the Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life (COEL) of the Board on Life…

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      A Space Physics Paradox: Why Has Increased Funding Been Accompanied by Decreased Effectiveness in the Conduct of Space Physics Research?

      Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Research,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Analyzes several disturbing trends in government support for space physics research. This book identifies funding and management problems that thwart cost efficiency within this discipline, and suggest possible solutions. It…

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      Building Ocean Science Partnerships: The United States and Mexico Working Together

      AMC-NRC Joint Working Group on Ocean Sciences,Academia Mexicana de Ciencias,Ocean Studies Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Describes potential ocean science projects for cooperative research between scientists from the United States and Mexico, focused on the Pacific Coast of California and Baja California, the Gulf of California…

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      Exploring a Vision: Integrating Knowledge for Food and Health

      Tina I. Rouse,Debra P. Davis,Planning Group for a Workshop on Exploring a Vision: Integrating Knowledge for Food and Health,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Features the thoughts of more than 100 leaders in agriculture, health research, education policy, and industry convened at the National Academies in June 2003. This work argues that the nation…

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      Review of NOAA Working Group Report on Maintaining the Continuation of Long-term Satellite Total Solar Irradiance Observation

      Committee on Evaluating NOAA's Plan to Mitigate the Loss of Total Solar Irradiance Measurements from Space,Board on Atmospheric Sciences & Climate,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council

      Solar irradiance is a vital source of energy input for the Earth’s climate system and its variability has the potential to mitigate or exacerbate a human-created climate. This report evaluates…

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      Emerging and Readily Available Technologies and National Security: A Framework for Addressing Ethical, Legal, and Societal Issues

      National Academy of Engineering,National Research Council,Center for Engineering, Ethics, and Society Advisory Group,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Board on Life Sciences

      Offers a study on the ethical, legal, and societal issues relating to the research on, development of, and use of rapidly changing technologies with low barriers of entry that have…

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