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New Technologies and Approaches Needed to Shore Up Interconnected U.S. Energy and Water Systems, Says New Report
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As demands on the nation’s deeply interconnected energy and water systems grow, potential disruptions can have far-reaching consequences for communities, the economy, and national security. A new National Academies report examines how the systems’ interdependencies create both risks and opportunities and how collaborative, coordinated approaches can strengthen resilience and reliability.
May 19, 2026
Workshop to Explore Disruptive Innovation
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Disruptive innovations have the potential to significantly impact health, quality of life, and economic and national security. They can create new markets, improve and increase the accessibility of products and services, and change entire industries. Join the National Academies on May 20 for a workshop to examine this transformative type of innovation and ways it can accelerate scientific and technological progress.
May 15, 2026
- U.S. Should Substantially Boost Support for Manufacturing USA Program, Issue National Industrial Manufacturing Strategy, Says New Report May 14, 2026 News Release
- Securing AI Systems: Experts Consider Research Priorities at April Event May 11, 2026 Program News
- NAM Selects 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine May 13, 2026 Announcement
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