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The Science of Extreme Event Attribution — Which Analyzes Climate Change’s Influence on Specific Weather Events — Has Advanced, But Challenges Remain

A new report from the National Academies provides a comprehensive assessment of the current capabilities of extreme event ...
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The Risks and Benefits of Synthetic Cells: Q&A with Peter Carr

In an interview, synthetic biologist Peter Carr explains research on synthetic cells, their potential benefits and hazards, ...
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Biographical Memoirs: Volume 64

On March 3, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Act of Incorporation that brought the National Academy of Sciences into being. In accordance with that original charter, the Academy is a private, honorary ...
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Get Involved with the Transportation Research Board

TRB mobilizes expertise, experience, and knowledge to anticipate and solve complex transportation-related challenges. TRB’s mission is accomplished through the hard work and dedication of many ...
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Attribution of Extreme Weather and Climate Events and Their Impacts

Effects of Ferry Vessel Design on Turnaround Time and Maneuvering ...
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Proactive Policing: Effects on Crime and Communities

This activity was supported by a Grant from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation and Grant No. 2016-IJ-CX-0001 with the National Institute of Justice of the U.S. Department of Justice, and with ...
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Attribution of Extreme Weather and Climate Events and Their Impacts

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Nutrient Requirements of Swine: Eleventh Revised Edition

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Gain-of-Function Research: Summary of the Second Symposium, March 10-11, 2016

This activity was supported by Contract No. HHSN263201200074 between the National Academy of Sciences and the National Institutes of Health, by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and ...
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Community Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship

For the 2026-2028 Application Cycle, the Community track focuses on Climate Risk, Heath & Decision Making. The track invites applied research that identifies how climate-related stressors (e.g., heat, ...
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Minimizing Roadway Embankment Damage from Flooding

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Environment Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship

For the 2026-2028 Application Cycle, the Environment Track focuses on Ecosystem Health - Monitoring and Managing for Environmental Change. This track invites research that leverages innovative ...