Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP)
The Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP) advances scientific understanding and translates research into applications that support human well-being, their social and economic systems, and the environment that sustains all life on the planet.
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Paleoenvironmental Data 101: Using Earth’s Past to Prepare for the Future
Announcement
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.
Supporting Responsible Innovation of Synthetic Cells
Announcement
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.
Opportunities to Prevent Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Disease and Maternal Mortality Identified in New Report
News Release
Cardiovascular conditions are a leading cause of pregnancy-related death for women in the United States. A new National Academies report makes recommendations to help reduce mortality and improve maternal health outcomes throughout the reproductive period.
- What to Know About the Current State of Bird Flu in the U.S.: A Conversation with Shawn Gibbs May 22, 2026 Feature Story
- New Report on Managing Highway Stormwater Quality May 21, 2026 Announcement
- New Technologies and Approaches Needed to Shore Up Interconnected U.S. Energy and Water Systems, Says New Report May 19, 2026 News Release
