Two-thirds of California’s population and millions of acres of farmland rely on water delivered by the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. Learn about key actions taken by the these projects and their effectiveness from our new report: https://ow.ly/4CQA50XpAbM

I'm excited to join @laurenfeldman.bsky.social, @tracybaim.bsky.social, @timafranklin.bsky.social, & @columbiajournalism.bsky.social's Duy Linh Nguyen Tu for a @nationalacademies.org session on strategies for advancing high-quality science journalism. Thurs, 11/13 (1 PM ET). Register: bit.ly/3WJZGYW

"Knowing without seeing is at the heart of chemistry." New Heroes portrait of @nobelprize.bsky.social laureate & Cornell Professor Roald Hoffmann for the @nationalacademies.org & @nasonline.org.

“The speed limit on light, that might sound frustrating, is what allows us this privileged view of most of the universe’s past, helping us sketch the evolution of the whole cosmos.” ― Lisa Kaltenegger. Portrait of Cornell's Lisa Kaltenegger for the @nationalacademies.org. #NewHeroes

#SocialMedia can distort #PublicOpinion, causing issues for individuals and society. Join us November 13 to hear Jay Van Bavel, PhD discuss how modern technology interacts with human #psychology to create a “funhouse mirror” version of public opinion: https://ow.ly/7iF050XntZv

Already one of our most popular events of the year. Join us!

How does social media distort our understanding of what the public thinks? Join us on November 13 for the 2025 #DavidLecture with Jay Van Bavel, PhD about how technology and psychology interact to create a funhouse mirror version of public opinion: https://ow.ly/uaPk50XiyHF#DavidLecture

As the nature of work continues to evolve, so do the skills required to thrive in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and rapid technological change. Join us on November 7 for a webinar that will address this transformation in the workforce: https://ow.ly/oMH050XlbrN

Portrait of Ann Druyan for the @nationalacademies.org. I photographed Ann Druyan on a crisp autumn day in Ithaca, at the home she once shared with Carl Sagan. We spoke about the Voyager Golden Record, the message she and Carl sent into the stars. @carlsagandotcom.bsky.social

A number of factors have contributed to the declining quantity and quality of #ScienceNews, making it easier for science #misinformation to spread. Our November 13 webinar will examine these new challenges and suggest ways to bolster science #journalism: https://ow.ly/Zm2Q50Xm4S3

In 2021, the government made federal tax credits for families raising children more widely available and generous. Our recent report assesses how these changes impacted #ChildPoverty and future directions for addressing child #poverty in the U.S.: https://ow.ly/hy2E50Xlfbn

"Take advantage of these tools that evolution has given us in order to contextualize our existence, bring meaning to the meaningless." A must watch.

Halloween is also #DarkMatterDay! 🎃🌌 Celebrate the invisible forces that shape our universe with @zacksavitsky.bsky.social, @clairelamman.bsky.social, and @sanjanacurtis.bsky.social. Studying the origins, elements, and mysteries of the cosmos — connects us all: youtu.be/xbrom_qFwsA #scicomm 💫

As the #FutureOfWork continues to evolve, so do the skills required to succeed in a world increasingly driven by technology and #automation. Join us on November 7 to discuss the importance of #reskilling and #upskilling for #WorkforceTransformation: https://ow.ly/LinE50Xjj39

Medical examiners and coroners often face major obstacles in investigating deaths in custody, including inadequate resources and a lack of rigorous and enforceable standards. Explore ways to strengthen the U.S. medicolegal death investigation system from our new report: https://ow.ly/xOU250Xkygf

Diagnosing #RareDiseases can be challenging, but new innovations, improved coordination, and system and policy-level approaches can improve #diagnosis. Register for our upcoming workshop to learn about ways to address challenges in #RareDisease diagnosis: https://ow.ly/pXkz50Xjio3

#Educators rely on the work of the National Academies and our expert volunteers. From publishing free instructional resources to offering advice to advance #education research, the National Academies are helping #teachers educate the next generation of Americans.

Organizations like the National Academies can inform policymaking by providing science-based evidence and advice to guide policy decisions. Explore opportunities for #SciencePolicy engagement at our Climate Conversations webinar on November 3: https://ow.ly/f8pJ50XiBHy

It is a true pleasure to celebrate these outstanding #scicomm innovators, who engage on everything from whale farts to vaccine safety. Highly recommend clicking through & following their feeds 🎉 A huge thank you to @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org @nationalacademies.org too!

I'm giving a talk on "How Social Media Misleads Us about Public Opinion" to The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine in DC Watch it online or in person: www.nationalacademies.org/event/45948_11-2025_beware-the-funhouse-mirror-how-social-media-misleads-us-about-public-opinion

A new National Academies report evaluates the handling of deaths in police custody and recommends actions to strengthen the nation’s medicolegal death investigation system. Join us on October 30 to learn about the report’s findings and recommendations: https://ow.ly/L5mE50Xh9I4

A new article in Issues in Science and Technology explores a new directive to build a #nuclear reactor on the Moon, why past U.S. #SpaceNuclear programs have failed, and what is needed to ensure that this time is different. Read: https://ow.ly/PqjR50XhOTm

#TraumaticBrainInjury (TBI) can have lasting physical, cognitive, and emotional health impacts. A recent National Academies workshop explored #TBI as a chronic condition and opportunities to improve care. Read about discussions and presentations from the workshop: https://ow.ly/MMwQ50XhOoz

New teaching methods, free textbooks, and other educational developments are enabling better and more accessible training for #chemistry and #ChemicalEngineering students. Join us October 29 to explore the future of #ChemistryEducation and careers: https://ow.ly/HNXz50Xgw0C

Researchers are typically assessed by traditional criteria such as grants, publications, and citation counts — but new approaches aim to change that. Explore strategies for implementing these changes at U.S. universities at our upcoming workshop: https://ow.ly/KIQv50XgtMj

Congratulations to this year's winners of our Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications! Follow @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org to learn more about the winners and their work.

Registration is open for the 105th TRB Annual Meeting, which is taking place on January 11 – 15 in Washington, D.C. Register now to connect with thousands of colleagues at the world’s largest gathering of transportation professionals: https://ow.ly/wHLu50Xgwep

Curious about the incredible surface VOC reservoir indoors? Here's a webinar for you: National Academies Indoor Chemistry Webinar: Volatile Organic Compounds and Large Surface Reservoirs www.nationalacademies.org/event/45886_... Thursday October 30, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern

#ArtificialIntelligence is being used to advance #genomics and #PrecisionHealth across a range of settings, from translational research to clinical applications. Explore current and potential future applications for #AI in these areas at our October 28 workshop: https://ow.ly/P00O50XfStH

#MachineLearning is increasingly being used for applications where safety is critically important, like self-driving cars and medical devices. Our recent report explores how to improve the performance and safety of machine learning in these settings. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Wfxx50XfPyp

Today is #WorldStatisticsDay, a time to reflect on the importance of data in everyday life — from forecasting the weather to choosing where to live. Learn what makes federal statistics trustworthy from our recent resource: https://ow.ly/Wyuk50XfbgK

#Cyber and cyber-enabled systems are rapidly growing in both complexity and scale, outpacing our capacity to keep them safe, secure, and resilient. Explore how to move the nation towards a more secure and trustworthy digital future from our recent report: https://ow.ly/TqMR50XerTy

Mutual, meaningful, and affirming moments of connection in early relationships support brain development, resilience, and social-emotional growth. Explore our new report highlighting ways to strengthen #EarlyRelationalHealth on October 22: https://ow.ly/FzxL50XbZWA

#BlackLung and other #LungDiseases common in the #CoalMining industry have been in the news recently. Our 2018 report examines monitoring and sampling approaches that can help protect #miners from underground #CoalMine dust. Learn about the report: https://ow.ly/Vqu350XcBQ4

Understanding brain-body interactions can help inform new therapeutic developments and foster a more holistic approach to #BrainHealth. Join us October 22 - 23 to learn about the current knowledge landscape and future directions for research: https://ow.ly/ZbUR50XbZH6

A reminder that you can follow all of the Bluesky accounts that are affiliated with the National Academies in a single click! Okay, two clicks if you count clicking to *get to* the starter pack, but point being that it's really easy.

Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to stay healthy and prevent the spread of infections. Learn more about the importance of handwashing, key times to wash your hands, and more for #GlobalHandwashingDay: https://ow.ly/rJpf50Xc64E

Make-buy-invest strategies for #pharmaceutical manufacturing can help improve supply chain resilience and reduce #DrugShortages in the U.S. Explore challenges and opportunities associated with these strategies at our October 22 – 23 workshop: https://ow.ly/Faiv50XbZbH

Chemists in the Kitchen is a YouTube series from LabX that features real chemists explaining the science behind cooking, from the chemistry of coffee to how to make a Vienna latte. Watch their most recent episode on carrot soup: https://ow.ly/yU2M50Xbp2M

#AI is enabling advancements in #weather and #climate forecasting, including enhanced prediction and expanded forecast usability. To learn more, register for our October 21 webinar: https://ow.ly/BOC850XaMsu

The National Academies’ Gulf Research Program has awarded over $4.9 million to fund place-based education projects for K-8 students in the Gulf region, aiming to empower youth to address complex challenges facing their local communities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/mNHa50XaMT6

The National Academies Press publishes more than 200 publications per year on a wide range of topics, providing authoritative, independently-researched information on important matters in science, engineering, and medicine. Explore our work: https://ow.ly/Xuzr50Xa1T1

Financial losses from #ExtremeWeather events are increasing, and our current #insurance system is unable to adequately adjust to the shifting risk landscape. Join us on October 16 to explore implications for households and homeowners: https://ow.ly/8fYA50X9cwc

This year, the National Academy of Medicine Annual Meeting will feature discussions on important considerations for #AI in #HealthCare, an induction ceremony for new members, and much more. Register to attend: https://ow.ly/1nGf50Xa1lU

The number of #HealthWorkforce students is growing in the U.S., but the availability of high-quality #ClinicalTraining opportunities is not expanding to meet students’ learning needs. Explore ways to address this issue at our October 15 – 16 workshop: https://ow.ly/P2Lr50X9aVO

Our recent report makes the case for a national #prevention infrastructure for behavioral and mental health disorders to improve #MentalHealth in the U.S. and reduce the burden on treatment and recovery systems. Learn more for #WorldMentalHealthDay: https://ow.ly/FF8s50Xa0Hr

Advanced #math models can help us better predict and mitigate the impacts of #NaturalDisasters, which can save lives and resources. Learn more about #RiskModeling and #RiskManagement for natural disasters at our October 14 webinar: https://ow.ly/tVNW50X8M9E

The @nationalacademies.org report I’ve been working on for the last 15 months is up at nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/2918...

#NationalNanoDay celebrates how #nanotechnology shape and enrich our daily lives. Our recent report evaluates current U.S. #nanotech research and development infrastructure and offers recommendations to ensure continued leadership in the field. Learn more: https://ow.ly/jOue50X9gYB

How can we ensure that new technological innovations benefit #OlderAdults without exposing them to potential harms such as scams and privacy concerns? Join us October 14 for a discussion on the role of technology in supporting the #aging population: https://ow.ly/JMUe50X8K2G