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New Report Calls for Increased Focus on Mariner Health and Well-Being, Prohibition of Alcohol for Crew of U.S. Vessels

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The health and safety of crew are crucial to the U.S. maritime industry, a sector of critical importance to the nation’s economy and defense. A new National Academies report examines policies and practices pertaining to the use of alcohol and other substances on ships and makes recommendations to support mariner well-being.

Jan 15, 2026
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Bertagnolli Elected President of the NAM

Announcement

Monica Bertagnolli, former director of the National Institutes of Health, has been elected by members of the National Academy of Medicine as the Academy’s next president. Beginning July 1, 2026, she will succeed Victor J. Dzau, who has served as NAM president since 2014.

Jan 15, 2026

Charting a Course for the National Academies and the Nation We Serve

Perspectives

In a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences editorial, NAS President Marcia McNutt discusses how the National Academies are navigating the future in light of recent cuts in federal research funding and rapidly emerging technologies such as AI. “We must not waver in our efforts to advance science for the benefit of all Americans.”

Jan 6, 2026
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Gulf Research Program Awards Over $2.7 Million to Support Workforce Development for the Energy Transition

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Dec 4, 2025

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National Academies and Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Partner on Precision Medicine Workshops

Feature Story

Dec 4, 2025

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Retraining Workers for the Age of AI

Feature Story

Dec 1, 2025

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Statement on CDC’s Changes to Guidance on Vaccines and Autism

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Nov 23, 2025

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Register for the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting

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Nov 21, 2025

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Closing the Global Pandemic Financing Gap

Announcement

Nov 12, 2025

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Improving Diagnosis in Rural Communities

Feature Story

Nov 12, 2025

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Review of Central Valley and State Water Projects

Announcement

Nov 10, 2025

Numerous waterways snake through the delta where the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River meet. Visible in the photo is Bethel Island, Franks Tract State Recreation Area, Mandeville Tip County Park, and Brannan Island State Recreation Area.

Community Voices and Scientific Insight Build a More Resilient Cedar Key

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Nov 3, 2025

Eight Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Awards

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Oct 31, 2025

System that Investigates and Provides Determinations of Cause and Manner of Deaths in Custody Needs Comprehensive Reform, Says New Report

News Release

Oct 30, 2025

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Reports Events Monthly Calendar - November 2025

Media Tipsheet

Oct 29, 2025

Innovations in Pharmacy Training and Sustainable Practice

Announcement

Oct 29, 2025

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Gulf Research Program Welcomes Six Universities to Interdisciplinary Gulf Scholars Program

News Release

Oct 29, 2025

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Examining TBI as a Chronic Condition

Announcement

Oct 24, 2025

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Gulf Research Program and NOAA Award $4 Million to Support Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience

News Release

Oct 22, 2025

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