The National Academy of Sciences has named Monica Feit as its next executive officer, effective Oct. 4, 2025. In this role, ...

WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences is presenting its 2025 Public Welfare Medal to Mary-Claire King for her pioneering genetic research and its transformative application to human rights.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Editorial Board of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has selected six papers published by PNAS in 2023 to receive the Cozzarelli Prize, an award that ...

In a city teeming with monuments, museums, and historical sites, it could be easy to overlook the National Academy of ...

Science Academies Urge Action by G20 Nations on Clean Energy, Universal and Holistic Health, and Connections Between Science and Culture WASHINGTON – A joint communique was issued by many science ...

WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original ...

WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences will honor 20 individuals with awards recognizing their extraordinary scientific achievements in a wide range of fields spanning the physical, biological, ...

Citing the unnecessary suffering caused by a record number of measles cases in the U.S., the National Academies presidents call for widespread sharing of evidence-based information on vaccine safety ...

On June 2, the NAS joined the science academies of the other G7 nations in issuing the “Ottawa Declaration,” emphasizing the importance of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, the integrity of ...

NAS President Marcia McNutt hosted Michael Kratsios, assistant to President Trump and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, who shared his thoughts on the future of U.S.

The National Academy of Sciences announces the selection of eighty-seven of the nation's brightest young scientists from industry, academia, and government to take part in the National Academy of ...