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Aug. 15 – The National Academies announced today the winners of the 2019 Communication Awards, which recognize excellence in reporting and communicating science, engineering, and medicine to the public. Read More
Aug. 14 — The U.S. needs stronger policies and guidance to combat Legionnaires’ disease, a form of pneumonia caused by inhaling air contaminated with Legionella bacteria from water systems, says a new National Academies report.
Aug. 1 – In the most recent issue of Science, NAS President Marcia McNutt authored an editorial about the 40th anniversary of a groundbreaking Academy report on climate change.
July 25 — A new National Academies report proposes a road map to advance health equity in early childhood and includes recommendations related to family leave policies, food assistance programs, early education programs, and the health care system.
AWARDS
2019 Communication Award Winners Announced
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NEW REPORT
Preventing Legionnaires’ Disease
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EDITORIAL
40th Anniversary of Landmark Report on Climate Change
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NEW REPORT
Advancing Health Equity for Kids
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Based on Science
Natural changes in the sun and Earth cannot explain today’s global warming. Human activities are causing the Earth to heat up in ways that are different from warm periods in the past. 
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Report on Hanford Site Available for Public Comment  A new National Academies report — which reviews a separate report by a federally funded laboratory that examines options for treating low-activity radioactive waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation — is available for public comment until Oct. 31. A survey that can be used to comment on the National Academies report or the federally funded laboratory’s report is available online, along with links to both reports. Read More
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 Explore relationships among the arts and sciences, engineering, and medicine through the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences.
 Food allergy is a complicated disease, and the science around prevention and management is changing. What are some promising approaches for improving the lives of people with food allergy? Watch this video to find out.
 Olivierclement of Medicine has released a documentary video series to highlight local organizations advancing health equity by addressing the environmental, social, economic, and structural challenges that may impact residents' health.
 Read about recent activities and reports of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in the latest issue of In Focus magazine.
 The InterAcademy Partnership has released a statement presenting recommendations for how effective education about climate change can be promoted in schools around the world.
 A new publication from the InterAcademy Partnership explains why and how academies around the globe can support the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals.
 Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discussed the agency’s whole-community approach to emergency management in an interview during a workshop hosted by the ResilientAmerica Roundtable.
 Use award-winning game Extreme Event to start a conversation about building community resilience. Now in three scenarios: Hurricane, Flood, and Earthquake!
 Scientific research is vital and can bring remarkable results that save and improve lives. A new NAS series of articles and videos shows concrete examples of why scientific research is valuable.
 Learn about our various international efforts to help address global challenges.
 Watch a video about an Academies report that looked at whether and how to professionalize the nation's rapidly evolving cybersecurity field.
 Climatologist Richard Alley, an NAS member and professor of geosciences at Penn State, discussed on CNN what is causing the record-low temperatures in the United States and Canada.
 Watch a video on the findings of the Academies report Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises.
 We offer several fellowship opportunities in science, engineering, and medicine. Visit our program websites for information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines.
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