Academy Honors 18 for Major Contributions to Science
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January 17 -- The National Academy of Sciences will honor 18 individuals for their extraordinary scientific achievements in the areas of astronomy, biology, medicine, chemistry, geology, oceanography, physics, and psychology. Contributions include a near-infrared survey of the entire sky, the discovery of the first statin for lowering cholesterol, and insights into how the human visual system learns to recognize objects.
