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When environmental exposures affecting #PublicHealth occur, clear clinical guidance matters. Our new report outlines how clinicians can assess symptoms and provide care after drinking water was contaminated with jet fuel in O'ahu. Explore the findings: ow.ly/7gFV50YwyP2

#Flooding risks are increasing in Virginia, raising important questions about how we prepare and respond. Join experts and local leaders in discussing solutions for #flood resilience and planning at a March 27 @NASEM_Climate event: ow.ly/ayOl50Yw43L

On #GlobalRecyclingDay, we’re highlighting opportunities to improve how #plastics are managed and used. Our recent report looks at expanding and standardizing #recycling systems and how #recycled plastics can support #infrastructure projects. Learn more: ow.ly/90Sg50Yw3UJ

#RNA therapeutics are scaling fast, but a key constraint keeps surfacing: we still can't read RNA modifications at scale. Our recent report argues that fully mapping RNA and its modifications is key to unlocking better therapies and new applications: ow.ly/V6t250YvwUU

Offshore #RenewableEnergy is expanding rapidly — but how can it be developed responsibly? Our new report outlines priorities for sustainable #OffshoreEnergy on the U.S. West Coast, balancing key #climate benefits with potential drawbacks. Learn more: ow.ly/7oJw50YvrRP

As geopolitics, supply chains, and climate pressures reshape innovation policy, emerging economies face tough choices about building domestic capabilities while staying globally connected. Read more from @ISSUESinST: ow.ly/ihnL50Yv2h5

A new @PNASNews Perspective by members of our Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust examines how to strengthen authorship culture in science through three principles: transparency, credit, and accountability. Read: ow.ly/Ifh650YtLnC

Come wish Albert Einstein a happy birthday today at @theNASciences Building! Our Einstein memorial was unveiled at the Academy's 1979 annual meeting, and can be found at the southwest corner of our grounds. Learn more: ow.ly/Us5050YtJ9v

Today is #WorldSleepDay — a reminder that sleep is essential for health and well-being. A landmark 2006 National Academies report examined the widespread impact of #SleepDisorders and #SleepDeprivation and outlined recommendations to advance research: ow.ly/AeNG50YtF7z

Researchers from @UCSanDiego have introduced an AI agent that makes it easier to analyze and understand data from AI-driven weather and climate forecasting models. Our recent webinar series explored how AI is transforming weather and climate forecasting: ow.ly/bRx750Yt5Sq

Efforts to expand data and computing in #K12 education have grown rapidly, but these initiatives are often developed independently and lack consistency. Our new report presents a road map to integrating data and computing into K-12 #education effectively: ow.ly/nYzq50Yt4Lh

As U.S. #farmers prepare for the upcoming #GrowingSeason, #mathematics and data can provide insights to help them make smarter decisions on crops, soil, and water. Join us March 17 to learn how #math can help improve decision-making in #agriculture: ow.ly/YaK350YsAVu

2025 top award winner @callimcflurry tells the stories behind scientific discoveries, focusing on the people and systems that make them possible. 🔗 Apply by April 3, 2026 for our #scicomm awards, which recognize excellent science journalists like Calli: nationalacademies.org/awards/excelle…

Thank you to all reviewers & guest editors who supported @PNASNews and PNAS Nexus in 2025! PNAS Reviewers: ow.ly/Zlln50Yrpey PNAS Guest Editors: ow.ly/8qFC50YrnkL PNAS Nexus Reviewers: ow.ly/TYsH50YrnkI PNAS Nexus Guest Editors: ow.ly/7WB250YrnkJ

One of the most-viewed PNAS articles in the last week is “From peptides to DNA: All required steps can be catalyzed.” Explore the article here: ow.ly/WtBb50YrSfZ For more trending articles, visit ow.ly/pvck50YrSg3.

🌎Apply Now: Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America Symposium 2026 São Paulo, Brazil | Aug 25–27 🔹Early- & mid-career researchers from across the Americas eligible 🗓️ Apply by April 15: ow.ly/oETx50Yp8ni

When women contribute to science, the quality of output improves. This Women’s History Month, revisit a conversation on the role of women in climate science and leadership. 👩‍🔬 Watch: ow.ly/MpUV50YpR7H #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #ClimateAction

Tomorrow, Mar 12, is the final day of the National Forum on Nature-based Solutions. Tune in for discussions on leveraging natural infrastructure for resilience and financing nature-based solutions. Watch the livestream: ow.ly/za3i50YsyrH #NatureBasedSolutions #NbS

Submit your NAE Award nominations by April 1! 🏅 Do you know an outstanding engineer, innovator, or educator? Celebrate innovation—nominate now: 🔹Simon Ramo Founders Award 🔹Arthur M. Bueche Award 🔹J.C. Hunsaker Award 🔹Russ & Gordon Prizes ow.ly/aFWW50YpSQG

For decades, the NAM has advanced quality and safety as national priorities. During #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting insights and resources — including Healthy Providers, Healthy Patients & Patient Safety in the Era of AI. Learn more: buff.ly/77dYA0u