contributions to the discovery and theory of plate tectonics; the formation and destruction of ocean crust; the reconstruction of...... more

and ecosystems, and formulating effective methods for pollution control and prevention. To aid in the selection and hiring...... more

Concerted efforts to deepen understanding of RNA modifications and their role in living systems hold the potential to...... more

twins to transform scientific research, industrial practices, and many aspects of daily life. A digital twin couples...... more

, groups, and communities that rely on and participate in fisheries, or aspire to do so. At the request of the National Marine...... more

Antarctica hosts some of the harshest and most remote environments on Earth - and it is a region of vital importance...... more

influences on the ecosystem. Further study and monitoring of the oceanography and ecology of the Nantucket Shoals region is...... more

process can contain toxic metals, which can be hazardous to human and environmental health. This report, conducted at the...... more

21st century as excitement has grown about its potential to revolutionize communications and computing, strengthen...... more

Formaldehyde is widely present in the environment and is one of the highest production chemicals by volume, used in...... more

greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors of the economy. What will it take for new and advanced nuclear reactors to play a role...... more

The assessment of risk is complex and often controversial. It is derived from the existence of a hazard, and it is...... more

risks to human health from exposure to pollutants. While some pollutants are well studied, there are little or no data on...... more

The National Academies Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Board on Environmental Studies and...... more

destination and the type of mission. This report responds to NASA’s request for a study on planetary protection categorization of...... more

Management (DOE-EM) manages the ongoing clean-up at Hanford and has built a plant to convert the high-level radioactive waste...... more

that regulate the environment and support life, provide food and shelter for a wide range of native animals, and embody a...... more

Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health called on the EPA to...... more

In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) established a five-year program on Understanding the Rules of Life (URoL...... more

the availability of nonhuman primates have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent restrictions on their...... more

Carbon materials pervade many aspects of modern life, from fuels and building materials to consumer goods and commodity...... more

; intentionally applying an equity and justice lens across chapters; and increasing emphasis on certain topical areas....... more

Wildfires in America are becoming larger, more frequent, and more destructive, driven by climate change and existing...... more

Over the past century, the Everglades has been dramatically altered by drainage and water management infrastructure...... more

and practice. Day 1 of the workshop, held on September 19, 2022, addressed the following question: What has been learned...... more

and anticipate disease trends in communities.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the National...... more

1990 and forming the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research (ICCOPR) to coordinate research for...... more

has expended almost $200 billion on cleanup and related activities since its establishment and completed cleanup at all...... more

’ achievements include life-saving pharmaceuticals, advanced energy solutions, improved agricultural productivity, and novel...... more

Virginia was one of the first major gold-producing states in the U.S., but it has seen only limited and intermittent...... more

disposal options) for advanced reactors, and in particular, the potential impact of advanced reactors and their fuel cycles on...... more

the site of the largest and most complex nuclear cleanup challenge in the United States. The U.S. Department of Energy’s...... more

conditions, regular syntheses of data, and targeted studies?all coordinated among interest groups?followed by application of...... more

state-of-knowledge on inputs, fates and effects of oil in the sea, reflecting almost 20 additional years of research, including long-term...... more

, particle physics, and plasma physics. This new field brings the physicist’s style of inquiry to bear on the beautiful phenomena...... more

Climate change, driven by increases in human-produced greenhouse gases and particles (collectively referred to as GHGs...... more

, the Polar Research Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop on May 3-5...... more

reduce the amount of UV radiation on skin - have been detected in the water, sediment, and animal tissues in aquatic...... more

the potential to accelerate scientific progress on those challenges. However, historical and current funding disparities...... more

and practitioners with a toolkit for applying life-cycle assessment to estimate greenhouse gas emissions, including...... more

wide range of medical, industrial, military, and commercial settings. The effects of exposure at these levels are not fully...... more

, pathways and timing of indoor chemical exposure, and the cumulative and long-term impacts of exposure on human health. Research...... more

affect human aging and cancer, the National Cancer Policy Forum held a workshop in collaboration with the Forum on Aging...... more

focus on resilience and sustainability has increased. As part of its work in advising the USGCRP since 2011, the National...... more

screenings and monitoring for these and other health impacts. Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, and Clinical Follow-Up...... more

The Earth system - the atmospheric, hydrologic, geologic, and biologic cycles that circulate energy, water, nutrients...... more

Over the past century, the work of chemical engineers has helped transform societies and the lives of individuals, from...... more

Wildland fires pose a growing threat to air quality and human health. Fire is a natural part of many landscapes, but...... more

like detecting reflectors on fishing nets or birds to indicate the presence of schools of fish. Previous studies of the...... more

The United States is a major producer of plastics and in 2016, generated more plastic waste by weight and per capita...... more