A pudding worth the eating

Article Abstract:

The World Conference on Science in Budapest, Hungary, staged by the International Council for Science and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, attracted delegates from more than 150 countries. Following extensive negotiations, the delegates signed the 'Declaration on Science' and the 'Framework for Action.' The conference indicated many areas where constructive work is required, and proposed a number of practical measures, including funding science through debt relief.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Science

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Rock-eating fungi

Article Abstract:

Existing views on nutrient uptake from the bulk soil solution may have to be revised following the discovery that symbiotic mycorrhizal hyphae translocate dissolved minerals from the isolated micropores directly to their host plants. Researchers identified micro- to millimolar concentrations of succinate, oxalate, formate, citrate and malate in Swedish bulk soil solutions. The findings challenge the need to add lime to acidified podzolic forest soils in Sweden.

Research, Soil fungi

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Talent worth nurturing

Article Abstract:

Experts believe that parents and schoolteachers are reluctant to force disabled children into subjects such as science and mathematics that are quite challenging and tough to learn. The American Association for the Advancement of Science's Entry Point programme collaborates with industry and government agencies to identify talented disabled students and places them in paid summer internships.

United States, Education, Sciences education, Science education, Disabled students

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