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Science Academies Call on G7 to Protect the Arctic, Manage Large Satellite Constellations, and Advance Brain Health

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The National Academy of Sciences joined science academies from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom in issuing three joint statements to inform discussions during the June G7 summit, as well as to offer science-informed guidance for ongoing policymaking. The S7 statements provide analysis of the current scientific evidence and recommendations related to the Arctic, large satellite constellations, and brain health.

May 19, 2026
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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
Tom Miller Dam, Lake Austin, Colorado River, Austin Texas. Lake Austin (formerly Lake McDonald) is a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. The reservoir was formed in 1939 by the construction of Tom Miller Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority.

U.S. Should Substantially Boost Support for Manufacturing USA Program, Issue National Industrial Manufacturing Strategy, Says New Report

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To better compete globally and drive national progress in manufacturing, the U.S. should develop a comprehensive industrial strategy to align resources for manufacturing and maximize the economic and national security impacts of the Manufacturing USA program — a network of 17 institutes that specialize in different types of advanced manufacturing.

May 14, 2026
Aerial Car Factory 3D Concept: Automated Robot Arm Assembly Line Manufacturing Advanced High-Tech Green Energy Electric Vehicles. Construction, Building, Welding Industrial Production Conveyor

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New Technologies and Approaches Needed to Shore Up Interconnected U.S. Energy and Water Systems, Says New Report

News Release

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

Tom Miller Dam, Lake Austin, Colorado River, Austin Texas. Lake Austin (formerly Lake McDonald) is a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. The reservoir was formed in 1939 by the construction of Tom Miller Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority.

Science Academies Call on G7 to Protect the Arctic, Manage Large Satellite Constellations, and Advance Brain Health

Announcement

The National Academy of Sciences joined science academies from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom in issuing three joint statements to inform discussions during the June G7 summit, as well as to offer science-informed guidance for ongoing policymaking. The S7 statements provide analysis of the current scientific evidence and recommendations related to the Arctic, large satellite constellations, and brain health.

May 19, 2026

Digital world

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

Abstract digital shock wave background, technology innovation landscape

U.S. Should Substantially Boost Support for Manufacturing USA Program, Issue National Industrial Manufacturing Strategy, Says New Report

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To better compete globally and drive national progress in manufacturing, the U.S. should develop a comprehensive industrial strategy to align resources for manufacturing and maximize the economic and national security impacts of the Manufacturing USA program — a network of 17 institutes that specialize in different types of advanced manufacturing.

May 14, 2026

Aerial Car Factory 3D Concept: Automated Robot Arm Assembly Line Manufacturing Advanced High-Tech Green Energy Electric Vehicles. Construction, Building, Welding Industrial Production Conveyor

Digital Overview: A Vision for the Manufacturing USA Program in 2030 and 2035

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American manufacturing is at a crossroads. A new National Academies' report examines how the Manufacturing USA program can be strengthened to meet the nation’s manufacturing challenges over the next decade and beyond. Find out more by exploring the digital overview.

May 14, 2026

Two Car Factory Specialists in High Visibility Vests Using Laptop Computer. Engineers Discussing Automotive Industrial Manufacturing Facility Process of Vehicle Production. Automated Assembly Plant.

NAM Selects 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine

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The National Academy of Medicine has chosen the 2026 class of Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars, early- to mid-career professionals from a wide range of disciplines who will work with NAM to advance science, address persistent challenges in health and medicine, and spark transformative change to improve health for all.

May 13, 2026

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Securing AI Systems: Experts Consider Research Priorities at April Event

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Experts in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence recently gathered at the National Academies to examine AI security, how existing cybersecurity tools and practices can be adapted, and emerging risks in high-impact applications such as scientific research, drug discovery, and financial services. Speakers from various organizations including Microsoft, Meta, Qualcomm, and Security Superintelligence Labs explored priorities as the use of AI-enabled systems increases.

May 11, 2026

Cloud Computing and Network Security Meeting.

Gulf Research Program Awards Over $1.4 Million to Build Resilience in Gulf Coast Communities

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The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced an award of more than $1.43 million to support 15 collaborations from Houston, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama, in the planning of science-based and community-driven projects that advance disaster adaptation at the local level.

May 8, 2026

Paleoenvironmental Data 101: Using Earth’s Past to Prepare for the Future

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While data collected by modern instruments can provide information on decades of Earth’s extreme events, paleoenvironmental data found in natural archives such as ice cores and tree rings can extend that record by hundreds, thousands, or millions of years into the past. Drawing on a new National Academies report, this interactive webpage offers an introduction to different paleoenvironmental archives and how they are being used to develop a deeper understanding of disasters in the past and plan for a more resilient future.

May 4, 2026

Rock core samples at the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland. Used on the cover of: A Synthesis Center for Paleoenvironmental Records of Extreme Events

Navigating the Turbulent Future of AI and Work

Feature Story

How is artificial intelligence affecting education and jobs, and what should young people study now to be employable in the future? A recent National Academies workshop explored these questions, along with how organizations can collaborate to steer AI’s use and impacts.

May 4, 2026

Teacher giving AI (Artificial Intelligence) Introduction in the classroom

ACRP Insight Event: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry

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Join airport practitioners May 19 - 20 in discussing applications for AI at airports, barriers to implementation, and airport practices to foster innovation.

Apr 29, 2026

Futuristic airport screen displaying data analytics with travelers in the background, showcasing modern technology and travel efficiency.

Supporting Responsible Innovation of Synthetic Cells

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Synthetic cell technology has the potential to offer innovative solutions in health, environmental sciences, agriculture, and manufacturing. A new National Academies report examines how this emerging field can advance and makes recommendations to ensure research develops in ways that are safe, secure, and responsive to societal needs while managing uncertainty and risk.

Apr 29, 2026

Scientists conduct scientific experiments in the biosafety cabinet of the laboratory .

Transforming Transportation: Leveraging the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, and Automation

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AI, automation, digitalization, and advanced data systems are driving rapid change in the transportation industry. A new publication from the National Academies’ Transportation Research Board highlights key trends shaping the transportation landscape and identifies opportunities for research, collaboration, and innovation across the public and private sectors.

Apr 28, 2026

3d low poly illustration of moving high-speed train on rail bridge. Transport, travelling, logistics, tourism concept isolated in black. Abstract vector mesh with lines, dots and blue particles

NAS Elects 2026 Class of New Members

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The National Academy of Sciences has announced the election of 120 new members and 25 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Apr 28, 2026

NAS Seal in the Members' Center Room, marble mantel at the NAS Building

National Academies Presidents’ Statement on Value of National Science Board

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The presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine have issued a statement about the value of the National Science Board — which for decades has overseen the National Science Foundation, providing support and continuity for the American research enterprise that is key to the nation’s economic and geopolitical leadership.

Apr 28, 2026

Science, Society, and Culture: Brandon Ogbunu’s Case for a More Creative Scientific Enterprise

Feature Story

Computational biologist Brandon Ogbunu explores and writes about the intersection of science, society, and culture. We spoke to this 2024 winner of an Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications about his recent work, including his explanation of why science communication is central to the practice of science, arguing that explaining and defending knowledge is as essential to the scientific enterprise as publishing research.

Apr 27, 2026

2024 Later Career Research Scientist Award Winner
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