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Refugees Make Substantial Progress Toward Integration, Despite Initial Challenges, Says New Report

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The United States has a long history of providing refuge to people fleeing persecution, violence, war, and other circumstances. A new National Academies report examines trends in forced migration, socioeconomic and health outcomes, and the effects of forced migration on U.S. communities.

Nov 12, 2026

Science Academies from G20 Nations Identify Opportunities for Their Governments to Use Advanced Technology to Strengthen Disaster Resilience

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Led by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, science academies from G20 nations released a joint statement identifying opportunities to use advanced technologies to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience. The statement emphasizes improving data access, building local capacity, strengthening decision-making, and advancing international collaboration.

Nov 10, 2026
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To Improve Access to Primary Care, New Report Calls for a Common Fund, Increased Investment, and Expanded Workforce

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A new National Academies report assesses how the landscape of access to primary care has changed since 2021 and recommends key actions to improve access going forward.

Nov 5, 2026
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Refugees Make Substantial Progress Toward Integration, Despite Initial Challenges, Says New Report

News Release

The United States has a long history of providing refuge to people fleeing persecution, violence, war, and other circumstances. A new National Academies report examines trends in forced migration, socioeconomic and health outcomes, and the effects of forced migration on U.S. communities.

Nov 12, 2026

Science Academies from G20 Nations Identify Opportunities for Their Governments to Use Advanced Technology to Strengthen Disaster Resilience

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Led by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, science academies from G20 nations released a joint statement identifying opportunities to use advanced technologies to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience. The statement emphasizes improving data access, building local capacity, strengthening decision-making, and advancing international collaboration.

Nov 10, 2026

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U.S. Coast Guard Should Adopt New Strategies to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Assault at Sea, Says New Report

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In the U.S. Coast Guard, mission readiness depends on the safety, health, and trust of crew members, particularly because personnel may serve aboard vessels in remote locations where access to care, support, and resources is limited. A new National Academies report recommends strategies for the Coast Guard to prevent and respond to sexual assault at sea.

Nov 5, 2026

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To Improve Access to Primary Care, New Report Calls for a Common Fund, Increased Investment, and Expanded Workforce

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A new National Academies report assesses how the landscape of access to primary care has changed since 2021 and recommends key actions to improve access going forward.

Nov 5, 2026

Close up of a Grandfather playing basketball with his grandchildren on an outdoors basketball court

Celebrating 20 years of the Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders

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Get involved! Participate in high-level strategic conversations and engages with leaders across government, industry, academia, professional societies, foundations, philanthropies, and patient advocacy. Join a trusted, neutral venue where complex scientific, policy, and ethical issues are explored collaboratively and transparently.

Nov 5, 2026

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Interactive Overview: Confronting Sexual Assault at Sea in the U.S. Coast Guard

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Our new report examines challenges and prospective solutions for preventing and responding to sexual assault onboard Coast Guard vessels at sea, including survivor care, forensic examinations, and evidence collection. Explore the interactive overview to learn more.

Nov 5, 2026

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NAS and NAM Presidents Submit Comment to Federal Register on Census Bureau Proposal

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Citing decades of work by the National Academies’ Committee on National Statistics, the presidents of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine, in a letter submitted to the Federal Register, urged the Census Bureau to reconsider proposed rule changes to the decennial census.

Nov 4, 2026

Symposium Explores Arizona’s Future Power Grid

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The National Academies’ Climate Crossroads Initiative held a one-day symposium, Building the Grid of the Future, in Tempe, Arizona. Hosted at the Tempe Center for the Arts and livestreamed online, this event engaged Arizona experts from electric utilities, government, academia, and members of the public in discussions on existing strengths, future challenges, and what will be needed to support the future of Arizona’s electric grid.

Oct 30, 2026

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Biomedical Engineering for Human Health — Inaugural New Voices Catalyst Lecture Nov. 12

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New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, is hosting its inaugural New Voices Catalyst Lecture event on Nov. 12 at the University of California, San Diego.

Oct 28, 2026

One Hazard After Another: Building Interdisciplinary Connections for Disaster Preparedness

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A recent joint meeting of the National Academies’ Board on Earth Sciences and Resources and Water Science and Technology Board delved into how machine learning (ML) and AI-accessible data could help scientists understand these chains of events.

Oct 26, 2026

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National Academies Announce 2026 Winners of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 Awarded

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This year’s recipients of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications have been selected in recognition of their creative and original work in 2025 to communicate issues and advances in science, engineering, and medicine.

Oct 26, 2026

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As Everglades Restoration Projects Advance, Defining Success and Assessing Outcomes Require New Approaches, Says National Academies Review

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An 11th biennial review by the National Academies examines the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan’s progress and recommends ways to strengthen scientific monitoring, modeling, data analysis, and management approaches to better evaluate restoration outcomes and inform future decisions.

Oct 22, 2026

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New Report Identifies Four Moon Sites for Crewed Missions to Explore to Advance Scientific Discovery

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A new National Academies report recommends exploring four lunar sites to allow astronauts to pursue important cross-disciplinary scientific questions and provide a deeper understanding of how humans could live and thrive on the moon.

Oct 21, 2026

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NAM Names Winners of $2 Million in Healthy Longevity Competition

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The National Academy of Medicine announced the winners of the 2026 Healthy Longevity Global Competition Grand Prize Phase, awarding $2 million to innovators advancing bold ideas to improve health and well-being across the lifespan.

Oct 19, 2026

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“Community Colleges Have Become Central to How America Solves Its Problems at the Local Level.”

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In an interview for Issues in Science and Technology, DeRionne Pollard, president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, makes the case for community colleges as essential institutions that help individuals prosper, anchor civic life, and drive regional and national economic growth.

Oct 19, 2026

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National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members

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At its annual meeting, the National Academy of Medicine announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members. Election to NAM is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

Oct 19, 2026

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