The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The COVID-19 pandemic made it more difficult to deliver healthcare, but it also led to the development of at-home diagnostics and treatments that allow patients to act as "first responders" — a shift that could be extended to other illnesses. "When we’re providing an at-home antigen test for SARS-CoV-2, why not test for the flu and other respiratory viruses at once? I envision multiplexing — ‘one swab does the job," said Rick Bright at a recent workshop how lessons learned from COVID-19 can help improve diagnosis within the U.S. health system. Read our full feature story on the workshop at https://ow.ly/m3jo50RSJg4. #COVID19 #Pandemic #PublicHealth #Healthcare

As the principal deputy director for policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Kei Koizumi occupies an unusual position at the very heart of science policy in the United States. Koizumi discusses what he does at OSTP, how he got there, and the exciting developments in science and technology policy that get him out of bed every day in a new podcast for Issues in Science and Technology. Listen or read by visiting https://ow.ly/ORJH50RRQ4r. #SciencePolicy #TechPolicy #ScienceAndTechnology

In order for humans to travel and prosper in space, it is critical to understand how the space environment impacts human beings as well as the plants and microbes that will be part of future habitat systems. Our new decadal survey presents key themes and questions to guide future research on biological and physical sciences in space, including exploring how space alters interactions between organisms and how genetic diversity and life history influence physiological adaptation to the space environment. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/5KkO50RRxxn. #SpaceExploration #Space #NASA

“The continued health of all life on the planet, including human life, depends on making choices that will protect biodiversity.” Despite its incalculable value, research suggests that we are on the brink of a massive loss of biological diversity due to climate change, habitat loss, and other factors. A recent National Academies booklet provides an overview of what biodiversity is, why it’s important, and the crucial actions we need to take to avoid a devastating loss of biodiversity. Explore the booklet at https://ow.ly/p2fP50RPrtI. #BiodiversityDay #Biodiversity #BiodiversityLoss #Conservation

Advances in AI represent a transformative moment for science – one that will accelerate discovery but also challenge core norms and values. A new PNAS editorial urges the scientific community to follow five principles of human accountability and responsibility when using AI in research. “We welcome the advances that AI is driving across scientific disciplines, but we also need to be vigilant about upholding long-held scientific norms and values,” said National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt, one of the co-authors of the editorial. “We hope our paper will prompt reflection among researchers and set the stage for concerted efforts to protect the integrity of science as generative AI increasingly is used in the course of research.” Access the full editorial here: https://ow.ly/asPZ50ROP9F #sciencepolicy #academia #AI

Despite spending more on childbirth than any other country, the United States has worse birth outcomes than many developed countries — particular for Black and Indigenous women and their newborns. Our 2020 report reevaluates maternal and newborn care in the U.S. with a focus on different birth settings and barriers to access. Learn more at https://ow.ly/rxfS50RNWkT. #Birth #Childbirth #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity

Misinformation is a decades-old problem, but it has been rapidly exacerbated by the rise of the internet and widespread use of social media. Our online guide provides practical steps that scientists can take to assess misinformation and disinformation, determine whether and how they should address it, and effectively communicate corrective information. Read at https://ow.ly/X7IS50RNmgV. #Misinformation #Disinformation #ScienceCommunication #SciComm

This week, the National Academies will be hosting events on diversity in clinical trials, primary care, sustainable chemistry, and more. Toward a Framework to Improve Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trials https://lnkd.in/emYMdwuZ Standing Committee on Primary Care https://lnkd.in/eFANYg3A Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, & Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied & Translation Fields https://lnkd.in/eTz8Dy8J Addressing Public Misperceptions About Palliative Care https://lnkd.in/eMRwUVMD Revisiting the Barriers & Opportunities Study https://lnkd.in/eUyqidM9 State Approaches to Addressing Health-Related Social Needs https://lnkd.in/eVDX6ehU Human-Digital Twin Interactions https://lnkd.in/eeuuPbYT #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalResearch #Diversity #Inclusion #DEI #PrimaryCare #HealthCare #Entrepreneurship #PalliativeCare #Palliative #Aging #STEMEducation #STEMCareers #HigherEducation #Academia #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MachineLearning #SustainableChemistry #GreenChemistry #Chemistry #Sustainability #DigitalTwin #DigitalTwins

Exploring how U.S. science and innovation are positioned to respond to rising global competition and shifting priorities for the nation’s economy, security, public health, and well-being will be the focus of the first State of the Science address, to be delivered by National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt on June 26 in Washington, D.C. Advances in science and technology have fueled American prosperity, national security, and health and well-being for decades. However, the nation’s ability to continue to lead the world in science and innovation is under threat as other countries accelerate their efforts in research and technology development. At the same time, U.S. federal support for research is declining while the private sector and philanthropies are investing more in R&D — which could realign priorities for research and how it is being conducted in fundamental ways. The State of the Science event is intended to bring together leaders in science and research, technology and innovation, policymaking, government, industry, and philanthropy to explore what actions may be needed to chart a course toward a more nimble, more robust U.S. science and technology enterprise that is ready to meet the nation’s current challenges and make vital advances in the future. Register now by visiting https://ow.ly/rgi450RKqbZ

As more countries and companies get involved in space, the problem of space debris has worsened. An article from Issues in Science and Technology suggests that treating orbital debris as a form of pollution and using past efforts to address global pollution crises, such as the Montreal Protocol, can provide lessons for dealing with the orbital debris problem. Read at https://ow.ly/IYWQ50RK3x1. #SpaceDebris #SpaceSustainability #Pollution