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Aug. 24 - NASA's large strategic missions are essential to maintaining U.S. leadership in space exploration and should continue to be a primary component of a balanced science program, says a new Academies report.
Aug. 21 - A new Academies report proposes a framework to identify and prioritize potential areas of concern associated with the field of synthetic biology.
Aug. 16 - A new Academies report proposes research agenda to better understand the formation and functions of indoor microbiomes, improve buildings, and enhance human health.
Aug. 10 - The academic biomedical research community should improve its ability to mitigate and recover from the impacts of disasters, from hurricanes to cyberattacks, says a new National Academies report.
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NASA's Large Strategic Missions in Space
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NEW REPORT
Framework to Identify Vulnerabilities Posed by Synthetic Biology
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NEW REPORT
Microbiomes, Indoor Environments, and Human Health
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NEW REPORT
Strengthening Disaster Resilience of the Biomedical Research Community
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 In the News
President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency. Read our report about reducing this epidemic Aug. 10, 2017  In the News
Learn more about the National Academies' review of the federal governments "Climate Science Special Report" Aug. 8, 2017
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Disaster Resilience
With communities reeling from the effects of Hurricane Harvey, a number of our reports provide guidance and serve as resources on responding to and recovering from such devastating disasters.
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 During the centennial year of U.S. entry into World War I, the National Academies are holding a competition for young scholars to research and write a paper on a major aspect of how scientists and engineers in the U.S. were engaged in war effort.
 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.
 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.
 A series of NAS colloquia explore research that can improve the effective communication of science to lay audiences. The third colloquium will be held Nov. 16 and 17 in Washington, D.C. Read the summary of the second colloquium.
 Read about recent activities and reports of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in the latest issue of In Focus magazine.
 Stop by the Koshland Museum for state-of-the-art exhibits, public events, and educational programs.
 Use award-winning game Extreme Event to start a conversation about building community resilience. Now in three scenarios: Hurricane, Flood, and Earthquake!
 Hurricane Matthew caused substantial damage along the U.S. southeastern coast. In a recent interview, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discussed how communities can better prepare for such events.
 View the latest Report to Congress, which details the Academies' work from 2015.
 Eight health professionals have been selected for the 2016-2017 class of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows at the National Academy of Medicine.
 A new podcast series based on Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life is now available for free download on ReachMD, iHeartRadio, Tunein, iTunes, and Stitcher.
 Learn about our various international efforts to help address global challenges.
 Check out Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who met executive producer Seth MacFarlane through the National Academy of Sciences' Science & Entertainment Exchange.
 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.
 Explore relationships among the arts and sciences, engineering, and medicine through the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences.
 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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