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Read MoreEvolution 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…
Read MoreWorld Diabetes Day: Advancing Research and Inspiring Prevention with NAS Member E. Dale Abel
On World Diabetes Day, pioneering physician-scientist E. Dale Abel reflects on a career spent uncovering how diabetes affects the heart and blood vessels. From uncovering the molecular mechanisms that drive diabetic heart disease to advancing strategies for prevention and treatment, Abel’s research continues to shape the future of diabetes care and inspire progress toward a…
Read More25 Years of Nobel Laureates: Celebrating NAS Members Awarded the Nobel Prize Since 2000
Each October, the world turns its attention to Stockholm as the Nobel Prizes are announced. For the National Academy of Sciences, it is also a moment to celebrate our members whose groundbreaking discoveries have reshaped our understanding of the world and improved lives across the globe. Since 2000, more than 185 NAS members have been…
Read MoreNAS Members Receive NAE and NAM Awards
Kristi Anseth has been named recipient of the 2025 Simon Ramo Founders Award by the National Academy of Engineering “for outstanding contributions to new bioresponsive polymeric materials and their applications in tissue engineering and for leadership in biomaterial science education and research.” She will be presented with the award at the 2025 NAE Annual Meeting…
Read MorePNAS Celebrates the 2025 Lasker Awards
PNAS has partnered with the Lasker Foundation to shine a spotlight on this year’s Lasker Award recipients. This year’s recipients are Dirk Görlich and Steve McKnight (Basic Medical Research); Jesús Tito Gonzalez, Michael Welsh, and Paul Negulescu (Clinical Medical Research); and Lucy Shapiro (Special Achievement in Medical Science). Established in 1945 by Albert and Mary Lasker, these prestigious awards…
Read MoreProtecting the Data of U.S. Statistical Agencies
In a statement, the presidents of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine urge federal leaders to respect and safeguard the integrity and objectivity of federal statistical agencies and the information they produce, which is vital to public policy and essential to the nation’s economic well-being. Read the full statement here.
Read MoreNational Academy of Sciences Selects Monica Feit as Executive Officer
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences has named Monica Feit as its next executive officer, effective Oct. 4, 2025. In this role, Feit will oversee NAS core membership activities, including the election of its officers and members and their annual and regional meetings, as well as the offices of the NAS president, vice president,…
Read MoreA Tour of America’s Home for Science Offers Many Rich Discoveries
In a city teeming with monuments, museums, and historical sites, it could be easy to overlook the National Academy of Sciences building, located on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, across from the Vietnam and Lincoln memorials. However, those who sign up for a guided tour of the nation’s “home for science” are in for a treasure…
Read MoreCelebrating the Anniversary of the Moon Landing with NAS Member William Borucki
As a young NASA scientist during the Apollo era, William Borucki helped design the heat shield that brought Apollo 11 astronauts safely back to Earth. As we celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Moon landing, Borucki—who later led the Kepler mission that revealed thousands of planets beyond our solar system—reflects on the excitement of July…
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