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Providing expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Non-partisan. Non-profit.
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Global warming can contribute to the intensity of heat waves, drought, and wildfires. It also increases water vapor in the atmosphere, which can lead to more frequent heavy rain and snowstorms. #BasedOnScience.
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It's true that Earth has cycled through many ice ages and warm periods in the past. But these were driven by natural changes. Today's global warming cannot be explained by natural changes. #BasedOnScience
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The challenges of our time require an interdisciplinary, collaborative response. One year ago leaders met to explore how we can reconfigure the modern research architecture. #EndlessFrontier. Read more:
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One year ago, the National Academies brought leaders together to debate the future of science and how it can best serve us in the 21st century. #EndlessFrontier. Read about their ideas:
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Every effort should be made to use #paperballots in the 2018 federal #election, says our new report. #FutureofVoting
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It’s hard to know what to believe. That’s where we come in.
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What is our vision for science during the next 75 years?.Leaders from across industries and scientific disciplines met last spring to answer this question. Read about their ideas for ensuring the modern research architecture can best serve society:
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The lack of a clear and consistent definition for #LongCOVID presents challenges for patients, clinicians, #PublicHealth practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. Read our new report on an evidence-based Long COVID definition:
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The National Academies is accepting submissions to a new award program recognizing excellence in science communication. Awards will total $600,000 annually and provide winners with opportunities to expand their skills. Apply by April 3, 2022:
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Many individuals infected with the virus that causes #COVID19 have continued to experience lingering symptoms for months or even years following infection, a condition often referred to as #LongCOVID. Learn more about Long COVID from our new report:
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Policymaking must be informed by the best evidence without it being distorted, concealed, or deliberately miscommunicated. At this critical time in the pandemic, any efforts to discredit science and scientists threaten the health and welfare of us all.
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In an interview for @NobelPrize, @RanaAyyub discusses the human costs of #misinformation and.#disinformation and the importance of the May 24–26 #NobelPrizeSummit “Truth, Trust and Hope.”. Read the interview and hear from Ayyub and others.at the summit:
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The next decade of planetary science and astrobiology will explore our solar system’s origins, how planets evolve, and where life might be found in our solar system and beyond. Learn more by checking out the #PlanetaryDecadal digital summary at
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Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies remove & sequester carbon from the atmosphere. A new report assesses the benefits, risks, and potential for responsible scale-up of six specific ocean-based CDR strategies. Read more: #CDRStrategies #climatechange
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NAS, NAE, and NAM presidents "stunned" that "evidence-based" and "science-based" reportedly among words banned in @CDCgov budget docs; could have "chilling effect on US researchers." Read their full statement here: #CDC7words.
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Leaders from government, business, and academia met last spring to discuss how science can best serve society in the 21st Century. #EndlessFrontier. Read more:
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The National Academies congratulate the inaugural recipients of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. Learn more about the recipients’ contributions to the understanding of science: #SciCommFutures #scicomm
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Our #Astro2020 decadal survey outlines the key challenges and opportunities for astronomy and astrophysics in the next decade. Visit our new resource page for an overview of the report:
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Increased collaboration across institutions and industry has made research more responsive and nimble in a fast-moving world. Business, academic, and government leaders met last spring to discuss the future of #science policy. #EndlessFrontier. Read more:
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“Gender Harassment is about pushing women out - out of careers where they are seen not to fit and out of places where they could encroach on men’s territory.” -@LiliaCortina #ScienceToo
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The @theNASciences, @theNAEng, and @theNAMedicine presidents expressed their congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris and said, “We are greatly encouraged by their early commitment to making science a priority.” #AdvisingTheNation
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Natural infrastructure uses natural elements or nature-based solutions to support natural hazard resilience, #climatechange adaptation, and other benefits to people and ecosystems. Learn benefits, applications, and opportunities of #naturalinfrastructure:
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Presidents of @theNASciences, @theNAEng, and @theNAMedicine strongly urge @DHSgov to stop separating #migrant children from their families immediately, based on #scientificevidence for potential lifelong harmful consequences. Read full statement here:
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Journalist @MariaRessa traced the crisis of #disinformation to the algorithmic reach of lies on social media, stating that “you cannot have integrity of elections if you don't have the integrity of fact.“. Watch the recording of her talk: #NobelPrizeSummit
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Social distancing helps protect our communities by reducing the spread of #COVID19. In an interview with @Kat_McNamara, emergency preparedness expert Dr. Nicole Lurie discussed steps we can take to support each other and decrease transmission.
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"When you see junk science, call it out. When you don’t trust the sources, call them out. When friends share misinformation, set them straight. Because the truth still matters." -@Marcia4Science, president of @theNASciences
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LIVE NOW: Airborne Transmission of Covid-19 . Watch the workshop in progress: . And follow the conversation at #EnviroHealthMatters . #Covid19 #SARSCoV2 #publichealth
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From shelter operations to evacuation plans, current conditions have changed the way we respond to natural disasters. As emergency planners work to adapt to changing circumstances, our new guidance lays out strategies to help ensure health and safety:
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In response to researcher He Jiankui’s presentation, David Baltimore, chair of the organizing committee, says germline editing “would still be considered irresponsible,” given unresolved safety issues and societal concerns. #GeneEditSummit
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The Presidents of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have issued a statement in support of climate change science and scientists. Read it here.
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Our #PlanetaryDecadal survey presents a research strategy for the next decade of work in #planetaryscience and #astrobiology including recommendations for planetary defense and human space exploration. Register now for tomorrow's briefing from 2 - 4PM ET:
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“The 5 micron cutoff dates back to the 1950s…This cutoff is not supported by modern aerosol science and has hampered our understanding of modes of transmission.” - Linsey Marr of Virginia Tech. Watch the workshop in progress:. #EnviroHealthMatters
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What is our vision for science during the next 75 years?.Leaders from across industries and scientific disciplines met last spring to answer this question. Read about their ideas for ensuring the modern research architecture can best serve society:
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Scientific partnerships between academia, industry, and government are helping to address some of the biggest challenges facing our society. Leaders from across research areas met last spring to discuss the future of scientific innovation and policy:
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New report on supporting parents of young children available now! Click here to download:
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NEW REPORT: @NASA should lead a large direct imaging mission – an advanced space telescope – to study Earth-like #exoplanets. Read more here: #ExoplanetScience
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Our new report recommends a research agenda for effective science communication. Read more: #NASEMscicomm
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Presidents of @theNASEM call attention to facts on vaccine safety in light of current #measles outbreaks, which are being fueled by misinformation. The science is clear – vaccines are extremely safe. #BasedOnScience
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A new report recommends a 4-phased framework for equitable allocation to be adopted by health officials when a #COVID19 vaccine is available. #vaccineframework @theNAMedicine. Read now for free:
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Immigrants have lower crime, arrest, and incarceration rates than the U.S. native-born population, according to our report: #immigration #America
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New report on Sexual Harassment in Academia says that to prevent #sexualharassment, academic institutions should go beyond legal compliance to promote a change in culture; current approaches have not led to a decline in harassment #ScienceToo
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.@NSF announced today that it’s moving forward w/ a requirement that academic institutions report findings of sexual harassment by PIs on NSF grants. Our report on sexual harassment endorsed this policy & offered guidance on implementation. #sciencetoo.
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All local, state, and federal elections should be conducted using human-readable paper ballots. Paper ballots are evidence that cannot be manipulated by faulty hardware or software. #FutureofVoting
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Research shows that systemic, anti-Black racism is a key reason why Black men and women are underrepresented in science, engineering, and medicine. Learn more at tomorrow's virtual public workshop, starting at 9:30AM EST. Register: #DEI #Diversity #SEM
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We provided a rapid expert consultation to the government on whether #COVID19 could be spread by bioaerosols generated by exhaling, in addition to droplets induced by sneezing or coughing. Learn more about our response. #AdvisingtheNation
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A new science communication award program, launched by @SchmidtFutures and the National Academies, will recognize the work of science journalists and research scientists. Learn more about the application process, opening in March: #scicomm
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Chemical engineers have helped address some of the world's most pressing problems, from #climatechange to resource scarcity. Our new report offers guidance for chemical engineering research, education, and innovation to advance societal goals. Read:
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The pursuit of advancing Earth science is more urgent than ever before, and identifying research priorities is key to produce breakthrough insights and knowledge. Learn more about priority research questions in #Earthscience through our interactive page:
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NEW REPORT → Citizen science not only supports participants’ learning, engages the public in science, and contributes to community scientific literacy, but it also can serve as a valuable tool to facilitate larger scale research. #citizenscience
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President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a federal holiday in 1863, the same year he established the National Academies. We're thankful to have been able to provide scientific guidance for the US for over 150 years. Happy Thanksgiving!
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“People realize, when the chips are down and everything is on the line and you can be the next person in the hospital bed, it’s the experts that you want to listen to and the experts you wish you had listened to all along.” —Marcia McNutt.
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Our new report on wolf taxonomy concludes that the Mexican gray wolf is a valid subspecies of gray wolf and that current evidence supports the classification of the contemporary red wolf as a distinct species of wolf. #WolfTaxonomy
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The #EndlessFrontier Symposium will bring together @FrancesArnold, @Alondra Nelson, @kryamamoto, and other #sciencepolicy and #highereducation leaders to discuss how research can address the complex, global challenges of the next 75 years. Register:
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In 2010, Albert Herter’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln at @theNASciences underwent a thorough cleaning. Seen here is detail from the mural during the conservation process. Compare the untreated left to the cleaned area on the right. #ThrowbackThursday. (Photo: Olin Conservation)
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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced their nomination of several members of the @theNASciences, @theNAEng, and @theNAMedicine to serve in key science positions. Read more:
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Congratulations to @carlzimmer on his #NASEMCommAward for his book, “She Has Her Mother’s Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity” (@penguinrandom).
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The #Astro2020 decadal survey presents an ambitious plan for future investment in astronomy and astrophysics and highlights critical actions to support the profession. Join us tomorrow at 2pm EDT to learn more. Register:
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In an @WhiteHouse press briefing today @PressSec cited our recent report on decarbonization, which identifies key technological and socio-economic goals that must be achieved to put the U.S. on a path to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Report more
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Crises lead to cascading impacts across aspects of modern society. In response the National Academies are providing actionable guidance to decision-makers when they need it most. Read about our ongoing work:
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Citizen science has exploded in the last decade, reaching more and more people, especially many previously excluded from science. #CitizenScience
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Understanding how to manage indoor air quality can help us better protect #publichealth from #COVID19 and other airborne pathogens. Learn about new developments, key knowledge gaps, and existing knowledge on indoor air management at tomorrow's workshop:
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The National Academies and @NSF have announced the formation of a Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN) to connect social and behavioral science researchers with decision-makers who are leading the response to #COVID19. #AdvisingtheNation
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Join @NASEMTRB for the 101st #TRBAM this January, with sessions covering everything from sustainable infrastructure to technical topics in #civilengineering. Transportation Secretary @PeteButtigieg will give the keynote address. Learn more:
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"While significant progress has been made in providing open access to scientific research, a range of challenges must be overcome to further advance the openness of #science" - our new report on #OpenScience #research #economics
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Nobel laureate David Baltimore, who chairs the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing, discusses the potential impact of this revolutionary new technology and the importance of an ongoing global dialogue. @Caltech #GeneEditSummit.
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Our new #CannabisHealthEffects report contains nearly 100 conclusions on health effects of marijuana. Read more:
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The #NASEMmentoring report says that colleges and universities should take a more intentional, inclusive, and evidence-based approach to mentoring students in STEMM – a shift that could engage and help retain a broader group of students in these fields.
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Over the past two decades, many scientists have done large, rigorous studies to find out if any aspect of vaccines could cause autism. No credible studies have shown that vaccines cause autism. #BasedOnScience
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Congrats to the @sciencemagazine team that won a #NASEMCommAward for their package of articles on human migration! @evolutionscribe @em_underwood
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The Biden administration should reinstate a presidential bioethics advisory commission to help inform policy decisions that have bioethical implications, urge the NAS and NAM presidents and other experts. Read more: #sciencepolicy
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Public engagement is critical for overcoming mistrust and building public confidence in new technologies. To build public trust, listen to community members about their concerns and lead with empathy. Learn more:
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Following along with #nasemscicomm? We put together a collection of our titles on Science Communication here:
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To continue following the #NobelPrizeSummit, please use our new link:
For anybody tuning into the #NobelPrizeSummit we're experiencing some technical difficulties right now. Stay tuned for updates.
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"As a scientist, I'm dismayed when members of the public are swayed by long discredited studies. it's time for the scientific community to address meaningful signals that indicate trustworthiness.". —@theNASciences President, @Marcia4Science #ReproducibilityinScience
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In the wake of the U.S. election, @theNASciences President Marcia McNutt has authored an editorial in @ScienceMagazine stressing the apolitical nature of science and emphasizing that science remains vital to informing #PublicPolicy. Read:
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In a statement, NAS President Marcia McNutt and NAM President Victor J. Dzau said that the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade “will likely make it even more difficult for women to access high-quality health care in this country.” . Read more:
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Our just released report says individual research results should be shared with participants more often; recommends framework for decision-making. Read more here: #ReturnofResults #Health #ClinicalResearch
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To advance antiracism diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM, institutions and organizations should go beyond increasing numeric diversity to creating cultures that provide support and resources that enable everyone to succeed and thrive. Learn more:
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#Measles outbreaks in the U.S. are being fueled by misinformation about the safety of vaccines. But the science is clear — vaccines are extremely safe. Learn more about vaccine safety from @theNASEM here: #BasedOnScience
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What do we really know about psychopathy? Join @SciEntExchange tomorrow at 4pm EDT for a discussion with @aa_marsh and @BryanFuller about what science says about psychopaths and the relationship between empathy and psychopathy. Register:
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In order to meet the challenges of our changing economy and maintain U.S. leadership in innovation, we need to develop talent from across all sectors of our society, including among those who may not in the past have been afforded a quality education.
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What is our vision for science during the next 75 years?. Leaders from across industries and scientific disciplines met last spring to answer this question. Read about their ideas for ensuring the modern research architecture can best serve society:
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A new National Academies report proposes a roadmap for sequencing #RNA and its modifications — a capability that could lead to more personalized and targeted treatments and instigate changes across various sectors beyond health and medicine. Learn more:
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Our new report on #sexualharassment in #academia releases Tuesday, June 12. Have you registered for the public briefing event yet?
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Congratulations to the 24 recipients of this year's @SciCommAwards, given by the National Academies in partnership with @schmidtsciences!. Learn about the winners and explore their outstanding #SciComm work:
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#Astrobiology is the study of origins of life in the universe and the #searchforlife on other worlds. Join us on Oct. 10 to learn more about our new report that proposes a new strategy for astrobiology beginning at 11 AM EDT: #AstroBio
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