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When Weather matters. Are we acting properly upon forecasts?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

This [free as pdf] NAP book is a report from the 2008 NRC Board of Atmospheric Sciences workshop: “Progress and Priorities of U.S. Weather Research and Research-to-Operations Activities”. Despite the chaotic nature of Weather, scientist are currently able to measure (nowcast) … Continue reading →

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Earth Observations from Space

Posted on October 16, 2010 by

The National Academies Press publishes more than 200 books a year on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health. I am cursed with endless curiosity, so working there is a love-hate relationship. Love because I love what the NAS … Continue reading →

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“A Strategic Analysis of Science & Technology Policy”, by Harvey A. Averch

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

Harvey A. Averch, John Hopkins University Press,1985 . 216 p. I found this lost treasure buried at a second hand bookstore. It dates back some few decades, and the USA was certainly different in 1985, when this book was published. Back then, the Watergate scandal and the … Continue reading →

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Science Advice in the United Nations

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

With such an appealing title, this book (2002, 120 pages, simple formatting, easy read) went straight to the top of my pile of books to read. You can get the pdf for free at the NAS press or the physical … Continue reading →

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The International Politics of Space, by Michael Sheehan

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

I wanted to read an overview of the international politics of space use… so when I was given this book I couldn´t resist to pose high expectations on it. Space. The use of outer space. It is difficult to image … Continue reading →

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