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The New Science of Metagenomics: Revealing the Secrets of Our Microbial Planet
This report briefs looks at the recommendations the National Research Council gave on how to shape this emerging field of study and manage the immense findings that it is sure to provide.  Read the report online. (Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies)
Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies - May 25, 2007 Category: Science Authors: The National Academies Source Type: podcasts

Abrupt Climate Change: Inevitable Surprises
The climate record for the past 100,000 years clearly indicates that the climate system has undergone periodic and often extreme shifts, sometimes in as little as a decade or less. The causes of abrupt climate changes have not been clearly established, but the triggering of events is likely to be the result of multiple natural processes.  Read the report free. (Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies)
Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies - May 18, 2007 Category: Science Authors: The National Academies Source Type: podcasts

Organ Donation: Opportunities for Action
Rates of organ donation lag far behind the increasing need. At the start of 2006, more than 90,000 people were waiting to receive a solid organ (kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, heart, or intestine). Organ Donation examines a wide range of proposals to increase organ donation, including policies that presume consent for donation as well as the use of financial incentives such as direct payments, coverage of funeral expenses, and charitable contributions.  Read the report online.Visit the IOM report page. (Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies)
Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies - April 27, 2007 Category: Science Authors: The National Academies Source Type: podcasts

Children's Health, The Nation's Wealth: Assessing and Improving Child Health
Children's health has clearly improved over the past several decades. Significant and positive gains have been made in lowering rates of infant mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases and accidental causes, improved access to health care, and reduction in the effects of environmental contaminants such as lead. Yet major questions still remain about how to assess the status of children's health, what factors should be monitored, and the appropriate measurement tools that should be used.  Read the report online. (Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies)
Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies - April 20, 2007 Category: Science Authors: The National Academies Source Type: podcasts

Beyond Bias and Barriers
explains that eliminating gender bias in academia requires immediate overarching reform, including decisive action by university administrators, professional societies, federal funding agencies and foundations, government agencies, and Congress. If implemented and coordinated across public, private, and government sectors, the recommended actions will help to improve workplace environments for all employees while strengthening the foundations of America's competitiveness.  Read the report online (Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies)
Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies - April 13, 2007 Category: Science Authors: The National Academies Source Type: podcasts

Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility
drinking, the greater the danger. This Podcast presents strategies for state-level leadership, community mobilization, and restricting youth access to alcohol as well as the proposed 10 component national strategy from this important report, Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility.  Read the report online.  Visit the IOM report page. (Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies)
Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies - April 6, 2007 Category: Science Authors: The National Academies Source Type: podcasts

From Neurons to Neighborhoods: Applying the Science of Early Childhood Development
There has been an explosion of knowledge in understanding the infant brain and in pinpointing the factors that influence whether young children get off to a promising or a worrisome start. This Podcast explores the conclusions and findings related to providing our Nation's youth with a positive future.  Read the report online.  Visit the IOM report page. (Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies)
Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies - March 27, 2007 Category: Science Authors: The National Academies Source Type: podcasts