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Clinicians Should Focus on Symptom Evaluation and Continuity of Care Following Jet Fuel Releases in Oahu, Says New Report Examining Health Risks from Potential Exposures

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A new National Academies report recommends guidance for clinicians caring for individuals who were potentially exposed to drinking water contaminated by jet fuel accidently released on Oahu, Hawaii, in November 2021. The report also calls for continued environmental oversight of the drinking water system, health research, surveillance of the exposed community, and other efforts to rebuild trust.

Mar 19, 2026
Aerial view of Pearl Harbor and Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA. From front to back - Pearl City Penninsula, (front right) Middle Loch with remnants of WWII mothball fleet, Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu International Airport with Hickam Field to right, Honolulu, and Diamond Head. Photographed August 9, 2012, by 2018 the mothball fleet was gone.

Priorities for Sustainable and Responsible Development of Offshore Renewable Energy on the West Coast Outlined in New Report

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The waters of the U.S. West Coast are well-suited for renewable energy projects but already support maritime activities central to regional economies, food systems, and public safety. A new National Academies report offers recommendations to help inform offshore renewable energy development while mitigating negative impacts on coastal communities and industries.

Mar 17, 2026
coastal ocean waves

Integrating Data and Computing into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report

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Computing and data shape nearly every aspect of modern life. In recent years, efforts to expand data and computing education in K-12 settings have grown rapidly but unevenly. A new National Academies report offers a road map for state and local education agencies to integrate this content into school curricula and courses in a consistent manner.

Mar 12, 2026
Two Elementary students are seen sitting side-by-side with a laptop open in front of them during a computer lab. They are each dressed casually and focused on working online together.

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Clinicians Should Focus on Symptom Evaluation and Continuity of Care Following Jet Fuel Releases in Oahu, Says New Report Examining Health Risks from Potential Exposures

News Release

A new National Academies report recommends guidance for clinicians caring for individuals who were potentially exposed to drinking water contaminated by jet fuel accidently released on Oahu, Hawaii, in November 2021. The report also calls for continued environmental oversight of the drinking water system, health research, surveillance of the exposed community, and other efforts to rebuild trust.

Mar 19, 2026

Aerial view of Pearl Harbor and Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA. From front to back - Pearl City Penninsula, (front right) Middle Loch with remnants of WWII mothball fleet, Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu International Airport with Hickam Field to right, Honolulu, and Diamond Head. Photographed August 9, 2012, by 2018 the mothball fleet was gone.

Priorities for Sustainable and Responsible Development of Offshore Renewable Energy on the West Coast Outlined in New Report

News Release

The waters of the U.S. West Coast are well-suited for renewable energy projects but already support maritime activities central to regional economies, food systems, and public safety. A new National Academies report offers recommendations to help inform offshore renewable energy development while mitigating negative impacts on coastal communities and industries.

Mar 17, 2026

coastal ocean waves

Integrating Data and Computing into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report

News Release

Computing and data shape nearly every aspect of modern life. In recent years, efforts to expand data and computing education in K-12 settings have grown rapidly but unevenly. A new National Academies report offers a road map for state and local education agencies to integrate this content into school curricula and courses in a consistent manner.

Mar 12, 2026

Two Elementary students are seen sitting side-by-side with a laptop open in front of them during a computer lab. They are each dressed casually and focused on working online together.

Committee Member Showcase: Applied AI to Extend the Healthspan

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How do we turn the science of aging into trustworthy, deployable systems that improve human lives at meaningful scale?

Mar 11, 2026

PNAS Announces 2025 Cozzarelli Prize Recipients

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Six papers published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2025 have been selected to receive the Cozzarelli Prize, which acknowledges papers that reflect scientific excellence and originality and recognizes outstanding contributions to the scientific disciplines represented by the National Academy of Sciences. Papers were chosen from more than 3,600 research articles that appeared in the journal last year.

Mar 10, 2026

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Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop

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The use of artificial intelligence is increasingly recognized for its transformative potential in health care, particularly in oncology. Join us March 9-10 for a workshop will examine the current and potential future uses of AI in cancer care, and ways to anticipate and address challenges related to integration of these technologies in the care of patients with cancer.

Mar 6, 2026

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Submission Period Now Open for the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 To Be Awarded

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Submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. The awards honor exceptional science communicators, science journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work that addresses issues and advances in science, engineering, and medicine for the general public.

Mar 2, 2026

Presentation of 2025 awards on Nov. 14, 2025 (photo by David Asche Photography)

As Demand for Electricity Grows, Energy Parks Are Being Explored as Potential Solutions

Feature Story

The energy needs of AI data centers are greatly increasing the amount of electricity demanded from our aging power grid. A recent National Academies webinar looked at the potential benefits and barriers of regional energy parks — which co-locate local power sources and large-scale users at a single point on the grid — to provide electricity quickly and more affordably.

Feb 26, 2026

Steel transmission towers stretch across a desert plain at sunset while glowing blue strands symbolize data-intensive artificial intelligence increasing power consumption.

Frontiers of Statistics in Science and Engineering

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From advances in artificial intelligence and blockchain to precision agriculture, statistical innovation drives progress. A new National Academies report examines key developments in statistics, highlights critical future directions, and presents investment priorities to bolster U.S. technological advantage over the next decade.

Feb 26, 2026

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Understanding and Addressing Energy Affordability in the United States

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Join us for a National Academies workshop on February 25 that will examine the drivers behind increasing energy prices in the U.S. and explore policy and technology options to improve affordability across regions and sectors.

Feb 23, 2026

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Guidance for Federal Conservation Programs on PFAS on Agricultural Lands Offered in New Report

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A new report examines the scope of PFAS challenges in agriculture and identifies steps that land conservation agencies at the U.S. Department of Agriculture could take to reduce the impacts of these “forever chemicals” on natural resources and agricultural productivity.

Feb 13, 2026

A wheat harvest in Brownsburg, Indiana (NRCS photo by Brandon O’Connor)

Coral Reefs, Resilience, and the Stories we Tell

Program News

Coral reefs are often described in scientific terms: ecosystems rich in biodiversity, natural storm barriers, and sources of food and income. Yet for many scientists, the path into reef research did not begin with data but with a powerful personal encounter with the natural world.

Feb 11, 2026

The delicate fingers of a flaming red Sea Fan a type of Gorgonian.

National Academy of Engineering Elects New Members

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The National Academy of Engineering today announced the election of its Class of 2026. With 130 new members and 28 international members, the total number of U.S. members is now 2,534 and the number of international members is 356. Election to the Academy is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.

Feb 10, 2026

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New Voices Program for Emerging STEM Leaders Announces 2026 Cohort

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Twenty outstanding mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals joins the National Academies’ New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a program that aims to expand the expertise engaged in National Academies work while developing a network of U.S. leaders to address national and global challenges. “Now more than ever, we need to nurture the next generation of talented American researchers, who are the future leaders of the U.S. science and innovation enterprise,” said NAS President Marcia McNutt.

Feb 6, 2026

Neil Shubin Elected To Be Next NAS President

Announcement

Neil H. Shubin, Robert R. Bensley Distinguished Service Professor of Organismal Biology and Anatomy and vice dean for academic advancement at the University of Chicago, has been elected as the next president of the National Academy of Sciences, to begin July 1. The Academy also chose a new international secretary and councilors. (Photo by Christopher Michel)

Feb 4, 2026

Neil Shubin (photo by Christopher Michel)

National Academies Welcome Inaugural Cohort of Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Fellows

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Ten fellows will join the National Academies’ new Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program, launched recently to engage early-career professionals in developing the evidence basis needed to meet future regulatory challenges presented by novel products of biotechnology. These fellows will identify possible regulatory frameworks for the cutting-edge products expected to emerge over the next several decades and provide government agencies with options for effective regulation.

Feb 2, 2026

Scientist pipetting DNA sample into eppendorf tube
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