The science academies of the G7 countries have released three joint “S7” statements  to inform discussions during the G7 summit to be held in Evian, France, in June, as well as to offer science-informed guidance for ongoing policymaking.

The U.S. National Academy of Sciences joined academies from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom in issuing the statements.

“Science is truly a global endeavor, and our Academies are committed to working together to help address these challenges our nations share with evidence-based advice and guidance,” said National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt.

NAS Members Honored with 2026 Shaw Prizes

Three members have received 2026 Shaw Prizes. Stanford Woosley has received the Shaw Prize in Astronomy alongside Ken’ichi Nomoto for their studies of stellar explosions and the origin of the elements. Zhu Chen shares the Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine with Anne Dejean and Hugues de Thé for the discovery of the molecular…


The Biodiversity We Overlook: Marlene Zuk Explains What “Outsider Animals” Can Teach Us About Coexistence in a Human-Dominated World

When people think about biodiversity, they often picture rainforests, coral reefs, or endangered wildlife, not cockroaches in kitchen corners or coyotes crossing city streets. But in her new book Outsider Animals, evolutionary biologist Marlene Zuk argues that these overlooked species are also part of the story of biodiversity in a human-shaped word, where cities, landscapes,…


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