A new study will review the latest scientific evidence on whether greenhouse gas emissions are reasonably anticipated to ...

In a statement, the presidents of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine urge federal leaders to ...

This summer, 40 graduate students and faculty from four countries are sailing from the Azores to Greenland aboard the historic Staatsraad Lehmkuhl as part of a three-week oceanographic expedition. The ...

An aging oil well blowout in Plaquemines Parish highlights the environmental risks of neglected energy infrastructure, while ...

Cyberattacks are causing growing disruption for governments, businesses, and individuals. In a recent interview, John ...

Guided tours of the historic National Academy of Sciences building offer a treasure trove of architecture, art, and stories of science, scientists, and luminaries who have passed through the building ...

Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Millions of oil and gas wells have been drilled across the U.S. since 1859, but poor early regulation left many abandoned, creating a large number of orphaned wells with no responsible operator. These ...

This study will consider the need and viable options for atmospheric methane removal--one category of "negative emissions technologies" currently being explored as part of efforts to achieve net-zero ...

Models predicting pediatric clinician shortages and geographic maldistribution have raised concerns regarding pediatric access to care. The committee will examine clinical workforce trends related to ...

The Mathematical Sciences Education Board (MSEB) brings together experts in mathematical research and education to provide guidance at the national level on a broad range of issues related to ...

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 ...