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NEW REPORT
Health Effects of Marijuana and Cannabis-Derived Products
Jan. 12 – A new National Academies report examines the health impacts of cannabis and cannabis-derived products, ranging from their therapeutic effects to their risks for causing certain cancers, diseases, mental health disorders, and injuries.
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NEW REPORT
Health Effects of Marijuana and Cannabis-Derived Products
Jan. 12 – A new National Academies report examines the health impacts of cannabis and cannabis-derived products, ranging from their therapeutic effects to their risks for causing certain cancers, diseases, mental health disorders, and injuries.
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NEW REPORT
New Framework for Estimating the Social Cost of Carbon Dioxide
Jan. 11 - A new Academies report recommends a new framework to estimate the social cost of carbon dioxide for use in regulatory impact analyses.
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NEW REPORT
Promoting Health Equity
Jan. 11 - The burdens of poor health and the benefits of good health and well-being are inequitably distributed in the U.S. due to factors such as poverty, inadequate housing, and discrimination, says a new Academies report.
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NEW REPORT
Review of the Marine Recreational Information Program
Jan. 10 – A new Academies report finds significant improvements have been achieved by the federal program to collect data on recreational fishing, but some challenges remain.
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Communication Awards: Call for Nominations
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are now accepting nominations for the 2017 Communication Awards to recognize excellence in reporting and communicating science, engineering, and medicine to the public during 2016. A $20,000 prize is awarded in each of the following categories: book; film, radio, or TV; magazine or newspaper; and online. Nominations must be submitted online no later than Feb. 10, 2017. More information on eligibility, submission requirements, and nomination procedures.
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Vaccines and Health Effects
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Hurricane Matthew caused substantial damage along the U.S. southeastern coast. In a recent interview, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discussed how communities can better prepare for such events.
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Use award-winning game Extreme Event to start a conversation about building community resilience. Now in three scenarios: Hurricane, Flood, and Earthquake!
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View the latest Report to Congress, which details the Academies' work from 2015.
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Eight health professionals have been selected for the 2016-2017 class of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows at the National Academy of Medicine.
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NAE announced the winners of its 2016 EngineerGirl essay competition, which asked students to describe a "responsible engineering" technology and the improvements it could provide.
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Stop by the Koshland Museum for state-of-the-art exhibits, public events, and educational programs.
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A new podcast series based on Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life is now available for free download on ReachMD, iHeartRadio, Tunein, iTunes, and Stitcher.
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Read about recent activities and reports of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in the latest issue of In Focus magazine.
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Learn about our various international efforts to help address global challenges.
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The third Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering and Medicine symposium, held Dec. 5-7, 2015, in Saudi Arabia, explored new research around the theme "Sensing Technologies, Networks and Applications." Read more
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Check out Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who met executive producer Seth MacFarlane through the National Academy of Sciences' Science & Entertainment Exchange.
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Read the summary of an NAS colloquium to explore research that can improve the effective communication of science to lay audiences.
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Watch a video about an Academies report that looked at whether and how to professionalize the nation's rapidly evolving cybersecurity field.
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Climatologist Richard Alley, an NAS member and professor of geosciences at Penn State, discussed on CNN what is causing the record-low temperatures in the United States and Canada.
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Watch a video on the findings of the Academies report Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises.
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Kids and adults alike are invited to enjoy hands-on science activities every Saturday and Sunday from noon-4 p.m. at the Koshland Science Museum.
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Explore relationships among the arts and sciences, engineering, and medicine through the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences.
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We offer several fellowship opportunities in science, engineering, and medicine. Visit our program websites for information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines.
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