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#Caregiving is a universal experience, yet it remains stigmatized and under-supported in the U.S.

Join the National Academies on November 20 for a symposium examining ways to improve support for family #caregivers in academic #STEMM: https://ow.ly/F5K150XqcCm
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Two-thirds of California’s population and millions of acres of farmland rely on water delivered by the Central Valley Project and State Water Project.

Learn about key actions taken by the these projects and their effectiveness from our new report: https://ow.ly/4CQA50XpAbM
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#SocialMedia can distort #PublicOpinion, causing issues for individuals and society.

Join us November 13 to hear Jay Van Bavel, PhD discuss how modern technology interacts with human #psychology to create a “funhouse mirror” version of public opinion: https://ow.ly/7iF050XntZv
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A number of factors have contributed to the declining quantity and quality of #ScienceNews, making it easier for science #misinformation to spread.

Our November 13 webinar will examine these new challenges and suggest ways to bolster science #journalism: https://ow.ly/Zm2Q50Xm4S3
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In 2021, the government made federal tax credits for families raising children more widely available and generous.

Our recent report assesses how these changes impacted #ChildPoverty and future directions for addressing child #poverty in the U.S.: https://ow.ly/hy2E50Xlfbn
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As the #FutureOfWork continues to evolve, so do the skills required to succeed in a world increasingly driven by technology and #automation.

Join us on November 7 to discuss the importance of #reskilling and #upskilling for #WorkforceTransformation: https://ow.ly/LinE50Xjj39
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Medical examiners and coroners often face major obstacles in investigating deaths in custody, including inadequate resources and a lack of rigorous and enforceable standards.

Explore ways to strengthen the U.S. medicolegal death investigation system from our new report: https://ow.ly/xOU250Xkygf
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Diagnosing #RareDiseases can be challenging, but new innovations, improved coordination, and system and policy-level approaches can improve #diagnosis.

Register for our upcoming workshop to learn about ways to address challenges in #RareDisease diagnosis: https://ow.ly/pXkz50Xjio3
October 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#Educators rely on the work of the National Academies and our expert volunteers.

From publishing free instructional resources to offering advice to advance #education research, the National Academies are helping #teachers educate the next generation of Americans.
October 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Organizations like the National Academies can inform policymaking by providing science-based evidence and advice to guide policy decisions.

Explore opportunities for #SciencePolicy engagement at our Climate Conversations webinar on November 3: https://ow.ly/f8pJ50XiBHy
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A new National Academies report evaluates the handling of deaths in police custody and recommends actions to strengthen the nation’s medicolegal death investigation system.

Join us on October 30 to learn about the report’s findings and recommendations: https://ow.ly/L5mE50Xh9I4
October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new article in Issues in Science and Technology explores a new directive to build a #nuclear reactor on the Moon, why past U.S. #SpaceNuclear programs have failed, and what is needed to ensure that this time is different.

Read: https://ow.ly/PqjR50XhOTm
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#TraumaticBrainInjury (TBI) can have lasting physical, cognitive, and emotional health impacts.

A recent National Academies workshop explored #TBI as a chronic condition and opportunities to improve care.

Read about discussions and presentations from the workshop: https://ow.ly/MMwQ50XhOoz
October 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New teaching methods, free textbooks, and other educational developments are enabling better and more accessible training for #chemistry and #ChemicalEngineering students.

Join us October 29 to explore the future of #ChemistryEducation and careers: https://ow.ly/HNXz50Xgw0C
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Researchers are typically assessed by traditional criteria such as grants, publications, and citation counts — but new approaches aim to change that.

Explore strategies for implementing these changes at U.S. universities at our upcoming workshop: https://ow.ly/KIQv50XgtMj
October 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Registration is open for the 105th TRB Annual Meeting, which is taking place on January 11 – 15 in Washington, D.C.

Register now to connect with thousands of colleagues at the world’s largest gathering of transportation professionals: https://ow.ly/wHLu50Xgwep
October 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#ArtificialIntelligence is being used to advance #genomics and #PrecisionHealth across a range of settings, from translational research to clinical applications.

Explore current and potential future applications for #AI in these areas at our October 28 workshop: https://ow.ly/P00O50XfStH
October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#MachineLearning is increasingly being used for applications where safety is critically important, like self-driving cars and medical devices.

Our recent report explores how to improve the performance and safety of machine learning in these settings.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Wfxx50XfPyp
October 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today is #WorldStatisticsDay, a time to reflect on the importance of data in everyday life — from forecasting the weather to choosing where to live.

Learn what makes federal statistics trustworthy from our recent resource:
https://ow.ly/Wyuk50XfbgK
October 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Cyber and cyber-enabled systems are rapidly growing in both complexity and scale, outpacing our capacity to keep them safe, secure, and resilient.

Explore how to move the nation towards a more secure and trustworthy digital future from our recent report: https://ow.ly/TqMR50XerTy
October 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Mutual, meaningful, and affirming moments of connection in early relationships support brain development, resilience, and social-emotional growth.

Explore our new report highlighting ways to strengthen #EarlyRelationalHealth on October 22: https://ow.ly/FzxL50XbZWA
October 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Understanding brain-body interactions can help inform new therapeutic developments and foster a more holistic approach to #BrainHealth.

Join us October 22 - 23 to learn about the current knowledge landscape and future directions for research: https://ow.ly/ZbUR50XbZH6
October 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to stay healthy and prevent the spread of infections.

Learn more about the importance of handwashing, key times to wash your hands, and more for #GlobalHandwashingDay: https://ow.ly/rJpf50Xc64E
October 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Make-buy-invest strategies for #pharmaceutical manufacturing can help improve supply chain resilience and reduce #DrugShortages in the U.S.

Explore challenges and opportunities associated with these strategies at our October 22 – 23 workshop: https://ow.ly/Faiv50XbZbH
October 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#AI is enabling advancements in #weather and #climate forecasting, including enhanced prediction and expanded forecast usability.

To learn more, register for our October 21 webinar: https://ow.ly/BOC850XaMsu
October 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM