Globally, science is deemed critical and receives investment, yet scientists face significant funding challenges, exemplified by issues like the sequester. This creates tension between the

Globally, science is deemed critical and receives investment, yet scientists face significant funding challenges, exemplified by issues like the sequester. This creates tension between the scientific enterprise and public attitudes.

Alan Leshner, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Executive Publisher of *Science*, offers insights. He discusses the state of science, public perception, and strategies for scientists to improve public communication.

Marine Biologist Dr. Stephen Palumbi discusses how global warming is transforming our oceans. He highlights rising

Marine Biologist Dr. Stephen Palumbi discusses how global warming is transforming our oceans. He highlights rising ocean temperature, acidity, and water levels.

These environmental changes are accelerating, with their effects projected to last for centuries. Corals are among the organisms most severely impacted by these shifts.

The survival of coral ecosystems ultimately depends on the rate at which our climate continues to change.

This visualization illustrates the rise in global temperatures from 1880 through the end of 2013. NASA scientists report that 2013 tied for the seventh warmest year since 1880, continuing a

This visualization illustrates the rise in global temperatures from 1880 through the end of 2013. NASA scientists report that 2013 tied for the seventh warmest year since 1880, continuing a significant long-term warming trend. Notably, with the exception of 1998, the ten warmest years on record have all occurred since 2000, with 2010 and 2005 ranking as the hottest.

The visualization displays a running five-year average global temperature, compared to a 1951-1980 baseline. A color-coded map shows surface temperature anomalies, with red indicating higher and blue indicating lower than normal temperatures. Credits include Animator Lori Perkins, Producer Leslie McCarthy, and Scientists James Hansen Ph.D. and Patrick Lynch.

David Buckland, Director of Cape Farewell, presented at The Walrus Talks

David Buckland, Director of Cape Farewell, presented at The Walrus Talks Sustainability.

Cape Farewell is an international not-for-profit program. It is based at the Science Museum's Dana Centre in London, with a North American foundation located at Toronto's MaRS centre.

Published on November 26, 2013.

Published by TEDxBrussels on November 3, 2013, this presentation features Dr. Steven Laureys, MD, PhD.