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Dec. 3 -- A new Academies report says that pressing 21st century challenges, such as diminishing climate change and providing reliable supplies of food and water, call for new and expanded roles for environmental engineers.
Nov. 30 -- Independent reviews and environmental assessments are needed to build trust and inform DOE NNSA plans for the disposal of surplus plutonium, says a new Academies report.
Nov. 29 -- At its conclusion, the U.S. NAS and NAM presidents issued a statement on the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing. Read the Statement
Nov. 29 -- The organizing committee for the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing has issued a statement on human genome editing research and its potential applications, including heritable genome editing. Read the Statement | Summit Website
NEW REPORT
Environmental Engineering Can Help Address Global Challenges
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NEW REPORT
Disposal of Surplus Plutonium at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
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STATEMENT
U.S. NAS and NAM Presidents Issue Statement on Summit
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SUMMIT
Organizing Committee Issues Statement on Human Genome Editing
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 News from Hong Kong Summit
Read a statement from the organizing committee of the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing on reported human embryo genome editing.
On the eve of the summit, the committee was informed of the birth of twins in China whose embryonic genomes had been edited. The researcher who led the work, He Jainkui, spoke at the summit Wednesday.
The criteria under which heritable genome-editing clinical trials could be deemed permissible have been the subject of much debate and discussion by many research groups.
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 The PEER program announced a competition for $10.2 million in the form of two large grants to partnerships of U.S. and African health researchers who are seeking ways to lessen the burden of cervical cancer in Malawi or Mozambique. Deadline to apply for the grants is December 11.
 Food allergy is a complicated disease, and the science around prevention and management is changing. What are some promising approaches for improving the lives of people with food allergy? Watch this video to find out.
 The National Academy of Medicine has released a documentary video series to highlight local organizations advancing health equity by addressing the environmental, social, economic, and structural challenges that may impact residents' health.
 Read about recent activities and reports of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in the latest issue of In Focus magazine.
 Explore relationships among the arts and sciences, engineering, and medicine through the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences.
 The InterAcademy Partnership has released a statement presenting recommendations for how effective education about climate change can be promoted in schools around the world.
 A new publication from the InterAcademy Partnership explains why and how academies around the globe can support the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals.
 Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discussed the agency’s whole-community approach to emergency management in an interview during a workshop hosted by the ResilientAmerica Roundtable.
 Use award-winning game Extreme Event to start a conversation about building community resilience. Now in three scenarios: Hurricane, Flood, and Earthquake!
 Scientific research is vital and can bring remarkable results that save and improve lives. A new NAS series of articles and videos shows concrete examples of why scientific research is valuable.
 Learn about our various international efforts to help address global challenges.
 Watch a video about an Academies report that looked at whether and how to professionalize the nation's rapidly evolving cybersecurity field.
 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.
 Watch a video on the findings of the Academies report Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises.
 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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The InterAcademy Partnership – the global network of science, engineering, and medical academies – has released a new, wide-ranging report, 
