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Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication

The Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication will meet on July 7 and 15 in closed session to: Engage with ...
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New NAS and NAM Presidents Take Office

National Academy of Sciences President Neil H. Shubin and National Academy of Medicine President Monica M. Bertagnolli begin their terms in office today. They join National Academy of Engineering ...
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U.S. Needs New Drought Assessment Framework as Droughts Become More Severe and Unpredictable

As droughts in the United States become more frequent and longer-lasting, new assessment tools are needed. A new National ...
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AI Will Elevate Near-Term Cybersecurity Risks but — with Investment and Coordination — Can Strengthen Cybersecurity in the Long Run

To counteract emerging cyberthreats posed by artificial intelligence, the baseline level of cybersecurity across society must ...
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FAA Urged to Revise its Approach to Radiation Exposure for Flight Crewmembers; Current Approaches Are Insufficient, Says New Report

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration should exert its existing regulatory authority over ionizing radiation as an occupational hazard to ensure the health and safety of airplane flight ...
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Statement by National Academies Presidents on Importance of NSF’s Ocean Observatories Initiative

In announcing its decision to begin removing the Ocean Observatories Initiative’s (OOI) deep-sea infrastructure, the National Science Foundation inaccurately cited a 2025 National Academies report on ...
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VA, Congress Urged to Improve Process for Evaluating Disabilities Related to Military Sexual Trauma in New Report

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Congress should take steps to improve the disability evaluation process to ensure that veterans receive timely and accurate compensation for ...
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Are there proven treatments for Ebola?

Yes. Scientists have developed treatments that improve survival for Ebola virus disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus, especially when patients receive care early. But treatments that work for one ...
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Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual, 4th edition

Unfortunately, this book can't be printed from the OpenBook. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a PDF. Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this ...
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Enabling DOE Regional Energy-Water Technology Pilots

Water and energy are deeply connected. Most energy production requires water, and water utilities can make up to 30-40% of municipal energy consumption. The National Academies will explore these ...
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Assistance to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Building a Framework for Addressing PFAS on Agricultural Land

In agricultural settings, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have entered soil and water through many routes, including proximity to point sources, the application of biosolids, and ...
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U.S. Should Substantially Boost Support for Manufacturing USA Program, Issue National Industrial Manufacturing Strategy, Says New Report

WASHINGTON — To better compete globally, the United States should develop a comprehensive industrial strategy to align resources for manufacturing and maximize the national security and economic ...