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Updating Crisis Standards of Care — New Publication

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The COVID-19 pandemic and other recent emergencies offered a nationwide opportunity to examine how crisis standards of care frameworks functioned in practice, when usual health care operations had to adapt substantially and emergency demand vied for limited resources. A new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies reviews those experiences, identifies gaps and emerging challenges, and highlights opportunities to strengthen future crisis standards of care.

Aug 12, 2026
Healthcare worker wearing protective mask and glasses in a Hospital COVID ward.

Science Writer Nicola Twilley Discusses Mummy Sleuths, the Hunt for the Ancient Microbiome, and Finding Humanity in the Past

Feature Story

In a recent interview, Nicola Twilley talks about her reporting that followed scientists from the Institute for Mummy Studies as they excavate and glean discoveries from paleofeces preserved in the world’s oldest salt mine, and how that story changed her perspective on humanity and the past. Twilley was a 2025 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications.

Aug 6, 2026
Frank Maixner and Mohamed Sabry Sarhan of the Institute for Mummy Studies examine paleofeces in a wall of the Hallstatt salt mine; photo by Nicola Twilley

Emilie Marcus to Serve as National Academy of Medicine Executive Officer

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Emilie Marcus has been appointed as the National Academy of Medicine’s Leonard D. Schaeffer Executive Officer, effective Aug. 24. Marcus will work with NAM President Monica Bertagnolli and the Academy’s governing council to advance strategic priorities, oversee programs and operations, strengthen partnerships and resource development, and support member engagement and governance. (UCLA photo)

Aug 13, 2026
Emilie Marcus, National Academy of Medicine Executive Officer

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Emilie Marcus to Serve as National Academy of Medicine Executive Officer

Announcement

Emilie Marcus has been appointed as the National Academy of Medicine’s Leonard D. Schaeffer Executive Officer, effective Aug. 24. Marcus will work with NAM President Monica Bertagnolli and the Academy’s governing council to advance strategic priorities, oversee programs and operations, strengthen partnerships and resource development, and support member engagement and governance. (UCLA photo)

Aug 13, 2026

Emilie Marcus, National Academy of Medicine Executive Officer

Updating Crisis Standards of Care — New Publication

Announcement

The COVID-19 pandemic and other recent emergencies offered a nationwide opportunity to examine how crisis standards of care frameworks functioned in practice, when usual health care operations had to adapt substantially and emergency demand vied for limited resources. A new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies reviews those experiences, identifies gaps and emerging challenges, and highlights opportunities to strengthen future crisis standards of care.

Aug 12, 2026

Healthcare worker wearing protective mask and glasses in a Hospital COVID ward.

Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program’s 2025-2026 University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs

News Release

The Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program has selected winners for its latest ACRP University Design Competition. This annual competition encourages students to design innovative and practical solutions to challenges at airports.

Aug 12, 2026

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Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine Partners with Ukrainian Catholic University to Launch New Center of Excellence

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The Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine and the Ukrainian Catholic University have announced the establishment of the Center of Excellence in Formal Methods and Verification, a new initiative that will train a new generation of specialists across the fields of mathematics, computer science, and artificial intelligence.

Aug 10, 2026

Ukrainian Catholic University

NAS to Conduct Process Review of Chapter in Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence

Statement

The National Academy of Sciences was founded on the enduring principle that our nation deserves the best available scientific knowledge.  Our core mission is to deploy science in service to the nation while employing procedures that are rigorous, nonpartisan, and that manage potential bias and conflicts of interest.  When questions arise whether that standard has been met, we have an obligation to examine them honestly and act on what we find.

Aug 7, 2026

Science Writer Nicola Twilley Discusses Mummy Sleuths, the Hunt for the Ancient Microbiome, and Finding Humanity in the Past

Feature Story

In a recent interview, Nicola Twilley talks about her reporting that followed scientists from the Institute for Mummy Studies as they excavate and glean discoveries from paleofeces preserved in the world’s oldest salt mine, and how that story changed her perspective on humanity and the past. Twilley was a 2025 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications.

Aug 6, 2026

Frank Maixner and Mohamed Sabry Sarhan of the Institute for Mummy Studies examine paleofeces in a wall of the Hallstatt salt mine; photo by Nicola Twilley

Gulf Research and the Legacy of Energy Infrastructure

Program News

It’s been nearly a year since the National Academies’ Gulf Research Program (GRP) visited the site of the well #59 blowout in Plaquemines Parish. Well #59, an abandoned oil well that was not permanently plugged, spilled 9,400 gallons of oil into the Mississippi River Delta in April of 2025. Following its visit, the GRP initiated an integrated effort to address the ongoing and complex challenges of legacy energy infrastructure in the Gulf region.

Aug 5, 2026

Chemistry 2050: A Roadmap to the Future – A Workshop

Announcement

On Aug. 5 and 6, participants from industry, academia, and government will explore the chemical sciences landscape for breakthroughs in energy, quantum computing, and materials and manufacturing and identify what actions can be taken now and over the next decade to achieve new opportunities and capabilities by 2050.

Aug 4, 2026

Howard B. Rosen Named NAE Executive Officer

Announcement

The National Academy of Engineering announced today that Howard (“Howie”) B. Rosen will become its next executive officer, effective Aug. 24, 2026. Rosen was selected through an open search process that identified multiple well-qualified candidates for the role. He stood out for his outstanding contributions to engineering and his extensive leadership experience, including service to the Academy on its council and as home secretary. (photo by Nancy Rothstein)

Aug 4, 2026

Headshot of Howard B. Rosen, National Academy of Engineering Executive Officer.

Everyday Impacts of a Largely Unseen World: Why Mapping the Ocean Floor Matters More Than Ever

Program News

From global shipping routes to the cables that power the internet, much of modern life depends on understanding a landscape that remains largely unmapped: the ocean floor. At the 27th annual Roger Revelle Commemorative Lecture, held March 17, 2026, at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., ocean scientist Larry Mayer brought this hidden world into focus.

Aug 3, 2026

Larry Mayer speaking at 2026 Revelle Lecture

Integrating AI in Cancer Research and Care

Announcement

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform oncology, from discovering new biological targets to enhancing diagnostics and treatments. This publication provides an overview of discussions at a recent National Academies workshop about how to integrate AI into cancer care, exploring issues such as data security and patient privacy, patient safety, transparency of decision-making, and ethical use of AI.

Aug 3, 2026

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Science for America’s Next 250 Years — New Editorial

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In an editorial appearing in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, former NAS president Marcia McNutt and Ellen Stofan, the Smithsonian Institution’s undersecretary for science and research, share a vision for the future of science. McNutt and Stofan recently co-hosted a symposium that celebrated the past 250 years of American science and explored opportunities for continued innovation and discovery. “Anniversaries are not just moments to celebrate the past; they are calls to envision the future,” they write.

Jul 28, 2026

Revolutions in Science Event at the National Academy of Sciences Building. June 25, 2026. Revolutions in Science: Discovery, Imagination, and the Future is a day-long symposium exploring the ideas, technologies, and people shaping the future of science. Co-hosted by the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution

Community Colleges Are Training the Applied AI Workforce

Announcement

In an article for Issues in Science and Technology, Antonio Delgado Fornaguera, vice president of innovation and technology partnerships at Miami Dade College, argues that as artificial intelligence reshapes the labor market, community colleges are a practical engine for training workers at scale to develop the skills and fluency they need to get jobs.

Jul 23, 2026

Business colleagues discussing with computer at desk in office

Federal Statistics Enters the Age of AI — Carefully

Program News

Federal statistics occupy a critical, but often unseen, place in public life. Produced and maintained with taxpayer dollars, these data are used to inform policy, guide business decisions, support research, and help people make daily choices in their lives and understand different things occurring in the country.

Jul 22, 2026

Statement by Presidents of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on OMB Proposal to Change Federal Grantmaking Process

Statement

Recently the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine each submitted public comments to the Federal Register to object to a June proposal by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that would require research grant proposals to be reviewed by political appointees.  The public comments by each Academy reflect their unique perspectives while also expressing a shared concern that the OMB proposal would set back the pursuit of the types of discovery that have propelled the United States forward as a global leader in science, engineering, and medicine for many decades.

Jul 21, 2026

Mirror Image Biology: Pushing the Envelope in Designing Biological Systems

Announcement

A new publication captures discussions at a National Academies workshop on the current state of mirror biology, its potential applications and risks, and considerations for governance as advances in synthetic biology continue toward the development of replication-competent, self-sufficient, mirror-image bacteria.

Jul 20, 2026

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