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Science 19 September 2008:
Vol. 321. no. 5896, p. 1605
DOI: 10.1126/science.1162924
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Editorial

Scilence

Norman R. Augustine

More than half of the increase in U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) has been attributed to advancements in science, technology, and innovation. The solution to many of America's, and the world's, greatest challenges depends on advancements in science and technology--including providing energy, preserving the environment, supplying food and water, ensuring physical security, providing health care, and improving the global standard of living.

Norman R. Augustine is retired chairman and chief executive officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation and was chairman of the U.S. National Academies committee that produced The Gathering Storm report.

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