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Condensed Matter and Materials Research Committee

This is a meeting of the CMMRC to connect with the committee's sponsors. A public agenda and connection information will be ...
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From Illness to Impact: Turning Science into a Tool for Community Change

Elijah was a 2023 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science ...
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Search for Life Should Be Top Science Priority for First Human Landing on Mars, Says New Report

WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identifies the highest priority science objectives for the first human mission to Mars, and says searching ...
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Making Machine Learning Safer in High-Stakes Settings

Machine learning, a key enabler of artificial intelligence, is increasingly used for applications like self-driving cars, medical devices, and advanced robots that work near humans — all contexts ...
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Anthropogenic Greenhouse Gases and US Climate: Evidence and Impacts

Decades of climate research and data have yielded expanded understanding of how greenhouse gases affect the climate. This fast-track study will review the latest scientific evidence on whether ...
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To Improve Breastfeeding Rates in U.S., Report Recommends Creating National Strategy, Enacting Paid Federal Family and Medical Leave

A new National Academies report makes recommendations to promote and support breastfeeding in United States, including a national strategy to ensure mothers and families have access to effective ...
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Coordinated Strategy Needed to Ensure Active Shooter Drill Practices in Schools Protect Mental and Emotional Health of Students, Says New Report

WASHINGTON — A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls for a unified policy and research agenda to ensure the mental, emotional, ...
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Peer Review of the Federal Aviation Administration's Study of the Effects of Passenger Seat Width and Pitch on Airplane Evacuation Performance

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat ...
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Actions from Federal Government Needed to Alleviate Air Traffic Controller Staffing Shortages at Many Facilities, Says New Report

WASHINGTON — The current shortage of staff at air traffic control facilities is attributable to past hiring constraints and a misallocated workforce, the effects of which may be exacerbated by current ...
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Developing a Research Agenda on Contrails and Their Climate Impacts

Contrails are visible lines in the sky behind aircraft that occur when warm jet engine exhaust meets the colder surrounding atmosphere, forming small ice crystals. Most contrails dissipate within ...
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Roundtable for the Department of the Air Force’s Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy University Affiliated Research Center

The Air Force Studies Board at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will establish a Roundtable to ...
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Blueprint for a National Prevention Infrastructure for Behavioral Health Disorders

This study will create a blueprint for a sustainable infrastructure to implement preventive interventions that promote behavioral health. It will also identify funding needs and strategies to support ...