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For more than 160 years, the National Academies have provided nonpartisan, evidence-based advice on decisions that affect our nation. Browse the listing of projects and activities to see examples of ...

In a new interview, Marcia McNutt discusses what it has meant to be the first woman to serve as NAS president, what she has learned about managing large institutions through crises, how science needs ...

The knowledgeable health reporter for the Boston Globe, Betsy Lehman, died from an overdose during chemotherapy. Willie King had the wrong leg amputated. Ben Kolb was eight years old when he died ...

The committee will conduct a study to recommend standards for developing clinical practice guidelines and recommendations. The standards should ensure that clinical practice guidelines are unbiased, ...

This consensus report examines a range of questions and opinions about the economic, agronomic, health, safety, or other effects of genetically engineered (GE) crops and food. Claims and research that ...

A new National Academies report recommends guidance for clinicians caring for individuals who were potentially exposed to ...

The Catalyzing Opportunities for Research in the Earth Sciences (CORES) study will provide advice that can be used by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to set priorities and strategies for ...

The products of this study is a final report that is widely disseminated for analysis and adoption of new programs, policies, and practices that enhance STEM graduate education. This may include ...

Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position ...

Undergraduate research has a rich history, and many practicing researchers point to undergraduate research experiences (UREs) as crucial to their own career success. There are many ongoing efforts to ...

The Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 will assess key scientific questions in planetary science and astrobiology, identify priority medium- and large-class missions and other ...