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National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program

The risks posed by climate change indicate a pressing need for action to limit the magnitude of climate change and to prepare for adapting to its impacts.

Information from the Academy about biological evolution--one of the foundations of modern science

Reports from the National Research Council provide the basis for new K-12 science education standards.

The Love Life of Plants

Read and watch "The Love Life of Plants", a video blog post by NAS Public Welfare Medalist Bill Gates on his recent visit to Cornell/USDA where he met NAS member Edward Buckler and learned about crop breeding and improvement.
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Improving the Postdoctoral Experience

A new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine urges significant reforms to improve the postdoctoral training system in the United States. The postdoctoral experience should be refocused to have training and mentoring at its center. In addition, the salaries of postdoctoral researchers should be increased to reflect more accurately the value of their training and contribution to research. Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY of SCIENCES PROGRAMS

NATIONAL ACADEMY of SCIENCES MEMBERS

Carl Nathan

Cornell University

Elected to NAS: 2011

NAS Section: Immunology and Inflammation

My research deals with the basis of host defense at immunological and biochemical levels and the implications for therapy. Over four decades I established...
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John Hildebrand

University of Arizona

Neuroscience

As a young man, neurobiologist John Hildebrand was torn between his love of science and his passion for playing music. So he chose to live a dual life, working as a professional musician by night and leading innovative scientific studies of the insect nervous system by day.
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