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Released: 10-May-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Misinformation and Trust in Science — Nobel Prize Summit May 24-26
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

The Nobel Prize Summit Truth, Trust and Hope will convene Nobel Prize laureates, business leaders, policymakers, journalists, educators, and youth from around the world for a conversation on how to stop misinformation from eroding public trust in science, scientists, and the institutions they serve.

Released: 10-Oct-2019 11:05 AM EDT
A Lego-Like Approach to Improve Nature’s Own Ability to Kill Dangerous Bacteria
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers antibiotic resistance one of the most urgent public health threats, one that affects communities worldwide. The ramifications of bacteria’s ability to become resistant to antibiotics can be seen in hospitals, public places, our food supply, and our water.

Released: 8-Oct-2019 11:30 AM EDT
Greater Understanding of Tumor Cell Biomechanics Could Lead to Improved Treatment
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

At the cellular level, cancer can be viewed as a mechanical engineering challenge. The disease alters the structure and function of cells and tissues, which are meant to perform very specific tasks.

   
Released: 7-Oct-2019 10:25 AM EDT
Tetris Gameplay Reveals Complex Cognitive Skills
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

The decades-old puzzle game Tetris and the people who play it competitively have become a testbed for cognitive scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute who want to know how humans learn and gain expertise.

Released: 1-Feb-2012 10:00 AM EST
National Academy of Sciences’ Board on Research Data and Information Announces Appointment of New Members in Efforts to Improve Stewardship of Digital Data
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

The Board on Research Data and Information (BRDI) of the National Academy of Sciences announces a slate of new Board members, selected from a broad array of universities, organizations, and companies. The goal of BRDI is to improve the stewardship, policy, and use of digital data and information for science and the broader society.


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