How do we turn the science of aging into trustworthy, deployable systems that improve human lives at meaningful scale?

Computing and data shape nearly every aspect of modern life. In recent years, efforts to expand data and computing education in K-12 settings have grown rapidly but unevenly. A new National Academies ...

The Forum on Microbial Threats hosts public workshops and supports various other events and publications produced by global ...

The Postdoctoral Experience Revisited takes a fresh look at current postdoctoral fellows - how many there are, where they are working, in what fields, and for how many years. This book makes ...

As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes a part of daily life, the National Academies are advising the government on AI use, policy, ethics, and innovation. Explore our work, from making ...

In preparation for and as an input to the upcoming decadal surveys in astronomy and astrophysics and planetary science, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will appoint an ad ...

There is no validated evidence that foods made from GMOs are less healthy than non-GMO foods. A genetically modified organism (GMO) or a genetically engineered organism is an organism whose genes have ...

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The report provides an overview of the options and outlook for water reuse in the United States, discusses water treatment technologies and potential uses of reclaimed water, and presents a new ...

In 2021, Navy personnel accidentally caused two fuel leaks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility—a Navy-operated site on the island of O‘ahu. As a result, approximately 93,000 people, most ...

The 15th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust will be held on March 18, 2026. Members of the public are invited to virtually attend an open session featuring ...

The Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication brings together researchers and practitioners from different disciplines to expand opportunities for all to contribute to and benefit from the ...