EPA Should Conduct Ecological Risk Assessment of UV Filters Found in Sunscreen to Understand Their Impact on Aquatic Environments, Says New Report
EPA should conduct an ecological risk assessment of ultraviolet filters used in sunscreens, given the evidence that aquatic ecosystems in the U.S. and possibly endangered species are exposed to these UV filters, and given the importance of these ingredients in skin cancer prevention. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - August 9, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - August 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 - July 28, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
New Report Calls for Expanded PFAS Testing for People With History of Elevated Exposure, Offers Advice for Clinical Treatment
Testing for exposure to PFAS — chemicals used in a broad range of consumer products for decades — should be offered to patients who are likely to have a history of elevated exposure. A new report provides advice to the CDC on how clinicians can interpret test results and deliver follow-up care. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - July 28, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Growing the Impacts of Climate-Smart Agriculture
A range of ‘climate-smart’ farming practices have the potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and help sequester carbon dioxide emitted by other parts of the economy. A recent webinar explored how to expand use of these practices. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - July 26, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
The Importance of Chemical Research to the U.S. Economy — New Report
Maintaining U.S. leadership in chemical research will require continued and sustained support — including federal agency funding for chemical research projects, private investment in research and development, and efforts to attract international research talent. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - July 21, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Gulf Research Program Launches Initiative to Improve Sea Level Rise Predictions in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced $4.6 million in awards to support three project teams undertaking research to improve the forecasting of sea level rise along the Gulf Coast of the United States. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - July 21, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Winners Selected for the 2021-2022 TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs
The Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has selected winners for its annual University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs. Now in its 16th year, the prestigious competition encourages students to design innovative and practical solutions to challenges at airports. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - July 20, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Renewing U.S. Infrastructure for Resilience and Equity
The recently passed bipartisan infrastructure law is poised to enable nationwide investments in roads, bridges, broadband, and more. A new National Academies initiative aims to help states, regions, and communities coordinate their investments and maximize the benefits. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - July 18, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Two Decades of EngineerGirl - Building a More Diverse Field
Roadblocks to pursuing a career in engineering can appear early in life. For 20 years, NAE’s EngineerGirl program has worked to help overcome these obstacles by reinforcing young women’s interest in engineering and connecting them with the larger STEM community. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - July 6, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - July 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 - June 28, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade Could Worsen Reproductive Health in U.S., Exacerbate Health Inequities
In a statement, National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt and National Academy of Medicine President Victor J. Dzau said that the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade “will likely make it even more difficult for women to access high-quality health care in this country.” (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 24, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
National Academies ’ Gulf Research Program Awards $3.7 Million to Support Innovative Community Engagement Methods and Enhance Data Usage to Develop Equitable Outcomes to Climate Hazards
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced grant awards for 13 new projects totaling $3.7 million. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 22, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
The Pandemic ‘Baby Bust’ and Rebound
The COVID-19 pandemic shaped many people’s choices about whether and when to have children. A recent webinar explored the pandemic’s impact on birth rates, longer-term trends in U.S. birth rates, and why it matters for policy. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 17, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Action Steps For Rebuilding Ukraine ’s Science, Research, and Innovation
The leaders of the national science academies of the United States, Ukraine, Poland, Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, and ALLEA have developed an action plan for the international science community to build a strong science, innovation, research, and training system in Ukraine. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 13, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
CDC ’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Needs Investment, Regulatory Reform, and Other Changes to Meet New Infectious Disease Challenges, Says Report
The CDC’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine should create an effective and innovative quarantine station model to confront new challenges in preventing the spread of infectious diseases in the U.S., and requires new investment and regulatory reforms to do so. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - June 10, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
