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Briefing on "Brood X" Periodical Cicada Research
Cicada experts funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) discussed the biology, economic impact, geographic distribution and genetics of the Brood X periodical cicadas at a May 11 press briefing. The large, winged insects began emerging from the ground in May. They appear by the trillions across the northeast and mid-west every 17 years. Video and transcripts of the speakers' remarks are now available on the web. The Ecology of Periodical Cicadas Examining the Effect of Cicada Root Parasitism Using Dendochronology Relocation and Concentration in the 2004 Emergence of Periodical Cicadas The Evolution of 13- and 17-Year Cicadas Also on the web:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering, with an annual budget of nearly $5.58 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 universities and institutions. Each year, NSF receives about 40,000 competitive requests for funding, and makes about 11,000 new funding awards. The NSF also awards over $200 million in professional and service contracts yearly. Receive official NSF news electronically through the e-mail delivery system, NSFnews. To subscribe, send an e-mail message to join-nsfnews@lists.nsf.gov. In the body of the message, type "subscribe nsfnews" and then type your name. (Ex.: "subscribe nsfnews John Smith") Useful NSF Web Sites:
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