Publications

  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
PNAS is one of the world's most-cited multidisciplinary scientific serials. Since its establishment in 1914, it continues to publish cutting-edge research reports, commentaries, reviews, perspectives, colloquium papers, and actions of the Academy. PNAS is published weekly in print, and daily online in PNAS Early Edition. 

  Biographical Memoirs
Published since 1877, Biographical Memoirs features the life histories and selected bibliographies of deceased Academy members. The monograph series provides a record of the life and work of our most distinguished leaders in the sciences, as witnessed and interpreted by their colleagues and peers.   

  National Academies Press (NAP)
NAP publishes the reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council. NAP publishes more than 200 books yearly on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health. Hundreds of these books can be downloaded for free by the chapter or the entire book, while others are available for purchase. 

  Issues in Science and Technology
Published quarterly, Issues in Science and Technology is a forum for discussion of public policy related to science, engineering, and medicine. Current articles are available by print subscription; articles from back issues may be accessed free of charge online.

  What You Need to Know About ...
Energy is the first in a series of topics covered in the new “What You Need to Know About …” series, which includes informational booklets and websites designed to engage readers in current topics in science, engineering, and medicine. In its role as adviser to the federal government on science and technology policy, the National Research Council has conducted several studies on the topic of energy. “What You Need to Know About Energy” draws on that body of material and on other sources in order to offer a basic toolkit of facts and concepts to use in assessing various energy claims and proposals.

  Women's Adventures in Science
What would it be like to build the first robot that could interact with people? Or to study human remains in search of criminal evidence? Women's Adventures in Science features trailblazing women in a variety of scientific fields from robotics to forensics. The series is designed to inspire young people--especially girls--to cultivate an interest in science. The series is complemented by a playful, interactive web site, iwaswondering.org.