The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week cited some of our work in new guidance related to vaccines and autism. However, the citations do not provide the greater context of the full body of work on vaccine safety that is essential for informed debate about this topic.
Join the NAS for GivingTuesday
On Tuesday, December 2, the NAS will participate in GivingTuesday. A global day of giving that celebrates the collective power of philanthropy and brings the NAS community together to support the Academy’s ongoing work. Donate today and your gift will count toward this year’s GivingTuesday total.
Evolution in Action: Marking the Anniversary of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species with Peter and Rosemary Grant
On November 24, 1859, Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species and transformed our understanding of life on Earth by introducing the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. Few studies have illustrated Darwin’s principles more vividly than the decades-long work of Peter and Rosemary…
Membership
Election to membership in the NAS recognizes excellence in research and is one of the highest honors a scientist can achieve.
MEMBERSHIP
Programs
Learn about our work on issues of national and worldwide concern, and explore science in new and engaging ways.
December 3, 2025
Distinctive Voices — Swells, Soundings, and Sustainability… But “Here be Monsters”
The lecture Swells, Soundings, and Sustainability… But “Here be Monsters,” will…
Scientific Meetings
Listen to leading scientists talk about the latest in research.
Public Engagement
Explore the intersection of science and art and engage with science in new and exciting ways.
Science & Society
Learn about our special initiatives on national and worldwide issues from human rights to arms control.
Awards
NAS awards have recognized the outstanding contributions of more than 1,000 individuals in the physical, biological, and social sciences.
Featured Awards
Publications
Explore our flagship journal PNAS, reports from the National Academies, and other NAS publications.
Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) is an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans the biological, physical, and social sciences. The journal is global in scope and submission is open to all researchers worldwide.
PNAS Nexus
PNAS Nexus is a gold open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research from across the biological, medical, physical, social, and political sciences, and engineering and mathematics, promoting collaboration across diverse fields.
News
Access news, features, and postings about our members, programs, and special initiatives.