Read a summary and highlights of a 2013 workshop on the connections between Arctic warming and mid-latitude weather patterns, to discuss gaps in understanding, and to explore future research needs.

A recent workshop organized by the Roundtable on Public Interfaces of the Life Sciences explored barriers to effective science communication, and the infrastructures that might strengthen connections between life scientists and their audiences.

ILAR has launched the ILAR Roundtable to stimulate dialogue and provide new pathways to promote the responsible use of animals in science. The Roundtable will provide a forum to discuss topics ranging from laboratory animal care to experimental design to regulatory issues.

The US National Academy of Sciences and The Royal Society have released "Climate Change: Evidence & Causes," a new publication produced jointly by the two institutions.

Convergence of the life sciences with fields including physical, chemical, mathematical, computational, engineering, and social sciences is a key strategy to tackle complex challenges and achieve new and innovative solutions. Find out more in this new video.

In this new video, Dr. Jim White of the University of Colorado, Boulder discusses the recent National Academy of Sciences report, Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises. Dr. White chaired the committee that authored this report.