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  New Booklet on U.S. Drinking Water Issues Available
Aug. 28, 2008: The National Academies have released "Drinking Water: Understanding the Science and Policy Behind a Critical Resource," a free booklet designed to give the public a comprehensive introduction to drinking water issues and the extensive undertaking carried out to protect the safety and reliability of America's tap water.

  Winners of National Medals of Science and Technology Announced
Aug. 27, 2008: Several NAS members are among the recipients of the 2007 National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation, the nation’s highest honors for science and technology research.

  Koshland Science Museum Announces Fall Events
Aug. 25, 2008: The Marian Koshland Science Museum’s fall program will begin in Sept. and feature a lecture on antibiotics and resistant germs, a science-inspired scavenger hunt, and a competition celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship.

  Public Participation Usually Improves Environmental Decisions
Aug. 22, 2008: When done correctly, public participation improves the quality and legitimacy of federal agencies' decisions about the environment, says a new report.

  NASA Program Could Affect Long-Term Space Exploration Goals
Aug. 21, 2008: NASA’s Exploration Technology Development Program is making progress, but is too closely coupled to the agency’s Constellation Program, says a new report.

  Dietary Supplements for Horses, Dogs, and Cats Need Better Regulation
Aug. 21, 2008: Clear and precise regulations need to be established so only safe animal dietary supplements are allowed on the market, says a new report.

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