Land-Based Runoff Remains Top Source of Oil in the Ocean, Says New Report
Among various sources of ocean oil pollution, oil in runoff — primarily from cities and vehicles — is the top source of oil entering the ocean, and is 20 times higher than it was 20 years ago. A new report recommends actions to better understand how oil reaches and affects ocean environments and to minimize oil pollution. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - September 28, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - October 2022
“Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - September 27, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Engineering the Transition to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
In an interview, NAE President John Anderson discusses the national and global transition to net-zero carbon emissions and how engineers — and NAE in particular — can support that shift. Energy Transitions is the theme of NAE’s annual meeting this year, taking place Oct. 2-3. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - September 27, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Exploring the Progress and Promise of Particle Physics
Maria Spiropulu and Michael Turner — co-chairs of a National Academies study underway to assess key science questions that will drive research in the field of elementary particle physics for the next decade and beyond — discuss the study, community engagement, and the field’s relevance to everyday life. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - September 27, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
The Gulf Research Program Announces Support for Regionally Focused Architectural Studio Design Courses at Five Universities
The Gulf Research Program is providing awards totaling nearly $900K to five universities for the creation of interdisciplinary architectural studio design courses that engage with the unique features of the Gulf of Mexico region, such as offshore energy safety, environmental protection and stewardship, and Gulf health and resilience. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - September 14, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Potential Effects of Operating a Terrestrial Radio Network Near GPS Frequency Bands Assessed by New Report
The radio frequency spectrum is a natural resource that underpins all wireless activity. A new report assesses the likelihood of harmful interference from operating a radio network near GPS frequency bands, and considers approaches for evaluating concerns. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - September 9, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
National Academies ’ Gulf Research Program Announces 2022 Cohort of Science Policy Fellows
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced the four recipients of its 2022 Science Policy Fellowship. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - September 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
GRP Awards Over $1 Million for Empowering K-8 Youth Through Place-Based Education Projects and Programs
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced awards totaling $1,090,463 to support six projects that engage underserved children and youth in place-based educational activities. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - September 1, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - September 2022
“Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - August 31, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
‘A Marathon, Not a Sprint’ — How Can Cities Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Also Improve Mobility?
Emission reduction goals, changing transportation patterns caused by COVID, an influx of infrastructure investments, and the need to support mobility for all residents together present a challenge for planners. A recent webinar explored how cities can support a transition to more equitable, lower-emissions urban transportation systems. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - August 22, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Slowing the Cross-Border Spread of Infectious Disease
Among the many parts of the U.S. public health system strained by the COVID-19 pandemic were the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine and its network of quarantine stations. A recent report explored how to improve these stations based on lessons learned during the pandemic. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - August 22, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
We Stand Ready to Put Landmark Legislation into Action, Say National Academies ’ Presidents
Historic legislation has been enacted to boost U.S. competitiveness and security, spur innovation, and make real progress on climate change and human health, said the National Academies’ presidents in a statement. “The National Academies stand ready to mobilize the broader science, engineering, and medical and health communities to help inform and implement solutions.” (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - August 17, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
TRB Announces 24 Minority Student Fellows for 2023
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) today announced the 2023 class of Minority Student Fellows. As part of its commitment to increasing diversity and inclusiveness in transportation, the TRB Minority Student Fellows Program funds students from minority-serving institutions to attend and present their research at the TRB Annual Meeting and help them engage in TRB’s network of transportation professionals. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - August 15, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Gulf Research Program Announces Grant Awards for Two HBCUs for Research on the Social Determinants of Health in At-Risk Gulf Communities
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced $200,000 in planning grant awards for two historically Black universities as part of a partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to understand how data on social determinants of health can transform public health data systems in the Gulf of Mexico region. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - August 12, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Protecting the Public and Workers from Future Airborne Hazards - Next Steps
The COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, and other hazards have highlighted major gaps in the nation’s system for ensuring timely access to respirators and masks for the public and for many workers. A recent report and two webinars examined ways to fill these gaps. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - August 9, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
