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 ...

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

The Forum on Microbial Threats hosts public workshops and supports various other events and publications produced by global ...

Decades of climate research and data have yielded expanded understanding of how greenhouse gases affect the climate. This fast-track study will review the latest scientific evidence on whether ...

There is no validated evidence that foods made from GMOs are less healthy than non-GMO foods. A genetically modified organism (GMO) or a genetically engineered organism is an organism whose genes have ...

As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes a part of daily life, the National Academies are advising the government on AI use, policy, ethics, and innovation. Explore our work, from making ...

The strengths and abilities children develop from infancy through adolescence are crucial for their physical, emotional, and cognitive growth, which in turn help them to achieve success in school and ...

The report provides an overview of the options and outlook for water reuse in the United States, discusses water treatment technologies and potential uses of reclaimed water, and presents a new ...

The Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship program helps scientists hone their skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems. Fellows gain ...

The 15th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust will be held on March 18, 2026. Members of the public are invited to virtually attend an open session featuring ...

Significant changes have taken place in the policy landscape surrounding cannabis legalization, production, and use. During the past 20 years, 25 states a ...

The National Academy of Sciences is the U.S. adhering body of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and it maintains its relationship with the union through the U.S. National Committee (USNC)/IAU ...