Forwarded from H-NET Intellectual History List <[log in to unmask]> by Ross Emmett Columbia University announces the appearance of a new online publication, _21stC_, dedicated to research and the ideas that research generates. The mission of _21stC_ is to foster a wider understanding of research in all disciplines, including the physical sciences, biological sciences, humanities, social sciences, and cybernetic sciences. _21stC_ exists in both online and print formats. The print edition (a tabloid-sized magazine) circulates throughout the Columbia community, the news media, and other selected audiences; the online edition is a World Wide Web site, http://www.21stc.org/. Both editions are designed by Roger Black, Inc., the Manhattan graphic design firm responsible for the look of publications such as _Esquire_, _Newsweek_, and _Premiere_. As editor of _21stC_, I'd like to invite all members of the online community to visit our website and let me know what you think. In addition, if you know of a site that would make a useful hotlink somewhere within ours, by all means let me know; we're planning to expand our links on an ongoing basis, and we're interested in exchanging links with appropriate sites everywhere. The _21stC_ site currently comprises the full contents of our inaugural issue, including an essay by Nobel laureate Joshua Lederberg, an article about research on apocalyptic movements, a special interdisciplinary section on visualization research, a column of media analysis ("Metanews"), and much more. Our next issue will include a special section about violence research, a panel discussion on the environment and human consciousness, an exploration of the ethical issues surrounding animal-to-human organ transplantation, more Metanews, and a lively new letters column. Look for an expansion of our online edition some time this fall. Bill Millard Editor, _21stC_ [log in to unmask] PS: We have obtained e-mail addresses for relevant (or relevant-sounding) academic, professional, and media organizations from various sources; it is possible that this announcement is not of interest to some recipients. We realize that bandwidth is scarce. If you prefer not to receive information about _21stC_, please notify me and I'll remove your address from our mass e-mail lists or, if you wish, substitute a different appropriate address at your organization. Thanks -- Bill Millard