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National Academies@theNASEM · Mar 10

"America can't be great without great sciences. That is where the Academies can help." In a new interview, @theNASciences President Marcia McNutt discusses how recent federal actions are affecting the National Academies and the entire research ecosystem: ow.ly/jQlj50VeY2Y

theNASEM's tweet image. "America can't be great without great sciences. That is where the Academies can help."

In a new interview, @theNASciences President Marcia McNutt discusses how recent federal actions are affecting the National Academies and the entire research ecosystem: ow.ly/jQlj50VeY2Y

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National Academies@theNASEM · 5 h

When spending time outside this summer, remember to protect yourself by wearing protective clothing and using broad-spectrum #sunscreen to protect yourself from UV radiation, the cause of most skin cancers. Learn more about #SunSafety: ow.ly/ZgZY50Wubtf

theNASEM's tweet image. When spending time outside this summer, remember to protect yourself by wearing protective clothing and using broad-spectrum #sunscreen to protect yourself from UV radiation, the cause of most skin cancers.

Learn more about #SunSafety: ow.ly/ZgZY50Wubtf

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 23

Intergenerational mobility has been valued by many throughout American history, yet at times and for many groups it has been severely constrained. Explore a framework to help boost upward mobility through data and research from a new @NASEM_DBASSE report: ow.ly/Texs50Wu9WZ

theNASEM's tweet image. Intergenerational mobility has been valued by many throughout American history, yet at times and for many groups it has been severely constrained.

Explore a framework to help boost upward mobility through data and research from a new @NASEM_DBASSE report: ow.ly/Texs50Wu9WZ

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 22

The vaccine for #measles, mumps, and rubella (#MMRvaccine) is extremely safe and effective. The National Academies presidents advocate for the importance of sharing evidence-based information on #VaccineSafety in the wake of the recent #MeaslesOutbreak: ow.ly/cZXI50Wtx8h

theNASEM's tweet image. The vaccine for #measles, mumps, and rubella (#MMRvaccine) is extremely safe and effective.

The National Academies presidents advocate for the importance of sharing evidence-based information on #VaccineSafety in the wake of the recent #MeaslesOutbreak: ow.ly/cZXI50Wtx8h

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 21

.@theNASciences member William Borucki helped design the heat shield that brought Apollo 11 astronauts safely back to Earth. Celebrate #MoonDay by reading his reflections on the mission and why he believes more “moonshot” moments are still to come: ow.ly/JiBx50WsINc

theNASEM's tweet image. .@theNASciences member William Borucki helped design the heat shield that brought Apollo 11 astronauts safely back to Earth.

Celebrate #MoonDay by reading his reflections on the mission and why he believes more “moonshot” moments are still to come: ow.ly/JiBx50WsINc

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Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program@NASEM_BioRegFS · Jul 21

Wondering how to apply for the Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship? The application is open and due by August 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. Questions? Email [email protected]. Apply now - ow.ly/aI7L50Wh4xp #BiotechnologyFellowship #RegulatoryPolicy #ApplyNow

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 18

Long-standing issues and recent societal disruptions have negatively impacted many in the U.S. STEMM research ecosystem, particularly #GradStudents and #Postdocs. Join us July 22 and 23 for a discussion on ways to support U.S. STEMM talent: ow.ly/b2fn50Wrt60

theNASEM's tweet image. Long-standing issues and recent societal disruptions have negatively impacted many in the U.S. STEMM research ecosystem, particularly #GradStudents and #Postdocs.

Join us July 22 and 23 for a discussion on ways to support U.S. STEMM talent: ow.ly/b2fn50Wrt60

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 17

.@SciCommAwards winner Sarah Goodwin created the Science Communication Lab to demystify science through the power of film. Learn about her transition from research to filmmaking and techniques she uses to bring science to life in a new interview: ow.ly/zO3K50Wruwk

theNASEM's tweet image. .@SciCommAwards winner Sarah Goodwin created the Science Communication Lab to demystify science through the power of film.

Learn about her transition from research to filmmaking and techniques she uses to bring science to life in a new interview: ow.ly/zO3K50Wruwk

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 16

The power-intensive #DataCenters needed to run #AI tools and applications are straining our nation's aging #electricity infrastructure. Explore possible solutions for meeting #AI demand sustainably from a recent @NASEM_Climate webinar: ow.ly/XoSr50WqJaC

theNASEM's tweet image. The power-intensive #DataCenters needed to run #AI tools and applications are straining our nation's aging #electricity infrastructure.

Explore possible solutions for meeting #AI demand sustainably from a recent @NASEM_Climate webinar: ow.ly/XoSr50WqJaC

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 15

While there is substantial investment in #DrugDevelopment in the U.S., our new report finds that how research is prioritized doesn't systematically account for disease burden and unmet needs — often leaving critical gaps in treatment options. Learn more: ow.ly/Ra8250Wq6CP

theNASEM's tweet image. While there is substantial investment in #DrugDevelopment in the U.S., our new report finds that how research is prioritized doesn't systematically account for disease burden and unmet needs — often leaving critical gaps in treatment options.

Learn more: ow.ly/Ra8250Wq6CP

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 15

.@NeilShubin — associate dean and Robert R. Bensley Distinguished Service Professor of Organismal Biology and Anatomy at @UChicago — has been nominated for election as the next president of @theNASciences. Read more: ow.ly/2HjZ50Wpxmh

theNASEM's tweet image. .@NeilShubin — associate dean and Robert R. Bensley Distinguished Service Professor of Organismal Biology and Anatomy at @UChicago — has been nominated for election as the next president of @theNASciences.

Read more: ow.ly/2HjZ50Wpxmh

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National Academy of Sciences@theNASciences · Jul 14

The NAS Council has approved the nomination of Neil H. Shubin to be the next president of the National Academy of Sciences. An evolutionary biologist & science communicator, Shubin would succeed Marcia McNutt when her term ends on June 30, 2026. Read more: nasonline.org/news/neil-h-sh…

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 14

The National Nanotechnology Initiative supports critical #nanotechnology research across the U.S., from #QuantumComputing to #biomedicine. Join us July 17 to explore emerging opportunities and future needs for #nanotechnology R&D infrastructure: ow.ly/1ZbN50WnRsN

theNASEM's tweet image. The National Nanotechnology Initiative supports critical #nanotechnology research across the U.S., from #QuantumComputing to #biomedicine.

Join us July 17 to explore emerging opportunities and future needs for #nanotechnology R&amp;D infrastructure: ow.ly/1ZbN50WnRsN

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 11

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 and effectiveness to stop the spread of measles. Read: ow.ly/N2Z250WoE2y

theNASEM's tweet image. 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 and effectiveness to stop the spread of measles.

Read: ow.ly/N2Z250WoE2y

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 11

Our @mirzayanfellow program provides individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies learning about #SciencePolicy and how scientists and engineers advise the government. Learn about the fellowship at our July 16 info session: ow.ly/W2lx50WnRot

theNASEM's tweet image. Our @mirzayanfellow program provides individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies learning about #SciencePolicy and how scientists and engineers advise the government.

Learn about the fellowship at our July 16 info session: ow.ly/W2lx50WnRot

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 9

Race and ethnicity are often incorrectly used in #biomedicine as proxies for #biology or factors such as #genetics and #SDOH. Our recent report aims to evaluate if, when, and how race and ethnicity should be used in #BiomedicalResearch. Learn more: ow.ly/LIAb50WnjtT

theNASEM's tweet image. Race and ethnicity are often incorrectly used in #biomedicine as proxies for #biology or factors such as #genetics and #SDOH.

Our recent report aims to evaluate if, when, and how race and ethnicity should be used in #BiomedicalResearch.

Learn more: ow.ly/LIAb50WnjtT

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LabX@labxNAS · Jul 8

🐕 What’s your dog really thinking? 🧠 Join us July 26 for “Brains Behind the Bark” — a deep dive into canine cognition! 🎟️ Tickets: ow.ly/jb1k50WlZH2 #DogsOfTwitter #PetScience #DCEvents #ScienceTwitter #LabX #BrainsBehindTheBark

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National Academy of Engineering@theNAEng · Jul 9

🚀 Introducing EngineerTeen! We’re excited to launch EngineerTeen, a new initiative from the NAE that connects teens with the world of engineering. Explore real stories, cool careers, and the many pathways to engineering. 🌐 Check it out: ow.ly/BUsK50WmAQw

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National Academy of Sciences@theNASciences · Jul 9

Since the Cold War, nuclear risks and Earth system science have evolved. A new @theNASEM report re-examines the environmental, social, and economic effects of nuclear war, with #NASmembers James Randerson, Susan Solomon, and others contributing expertise: ow.ly/wqbT50Wmzha

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National Academies@theNASEM · Jul 7

In a new interview for @ISSUESinST, @SenToddYoung — current chair of the bipartisan National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology — shares his vision for how emerging #biotech can revolutionize agriculture, industry, and warfighting. Read: ow.ly/4m4750WlSSg

theNASEM's tweet image. In a new interview for @ISSUESinST, @SenToddYoung — current chair of the bipartisan National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology — shares his vision for how emerging #biotech can revolutionize agriculture, industry, and warfighting.

Read: ow.ly/4m4750WlSSg

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