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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
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Making Machine Learning Safer in High-Stakes Settings

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Machine learning, a key enabler of artificial intelligence, is increasingly used for applications like self-driving cars, medical devices, and advanced robots that work near humans, all contexts where safety is of critical importance. A recent report and webinar explored how to improve the performance and safety of machine learning in these settings.

Oct 20, 2025
Aerial view of a bright orange car driving on a street. The car is next to a pedestrian crossing and in front of a stop line with the word "Stop" painted on the road. The car uses sensors and radar to detect the pedestrians. Concept of new car technology like autonomous driving.

Conference Highlights Scientific Cooperation in the Americas

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The Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) is a regional network of science academies. At a recent IANAS meeting held in Mexico, attendees discussed current initiatives and highlighted the importance of scientific cooperation among countries in the Americas.

Oct 1, 2025

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