'The National Research Council's Science and Technology for Sustainability Program hosted two workshops in 2011 addressing the sustainability challenges associated with food security for all. The firs
Nearly everyone experiences fatigue, but some professions--such as aviation, medicine and the military--demand alert, precise, rapid, and well-informed decision making and communication with little ma
The Committee consulted published literature and spoke with professionals in the automobile and fuel businesses and regulatory agencies around the world to satisfy a 2007 request from the US National
ITER presents the United States and its international partners with the opportunity to explore new and exciting frontiers of plasma science while bringing the promise of fusion energy closer to realit
Members of the Air Force Study Board developed the study statement of task in concert with the Air Force sponsor, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology and Engineerin
This is the report of The Committee on Identifying and Assessing Unintended Effects of Genetically Engineered Foods on Human Health, convened by the National Academies and charged with focusing on mec
Integrity in Scientific Research attempts to define and describe those elements that encourage individuals involved with scientific research to act with integrity. Recognizing the inconsistency of hum
The Ocean Studies Board presents the results of a two-year study that investigated the potential use of marine reserves (MPAs) "with respect to design, implementation criteria, and probable efficacy i
The final report an interim was published in May 1997 by the committee charged with exploring the scientific and technical options for tracing, disabling, or controlling explosives, in response to the
The Environmental Protection Agency's estimate of the costs associated with implementing numeric nutrient criteria in Florida's waterways was significantly lower than many stakeholders expected. This
Researchers in a range of scientific fields, along with the required corporate chaperones, set out principles and a framework for decision support processes regarding climate change that include infor
This study on the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) program has been carried out by a research committee from the National Academy of Sciences and provides policymakers with several recommendations f
Admiral Michael Mullen, while serving as the US Chief of Naval Operations, developed the concept of the "1,000-ship Navy," which envisioned the partnership of US naval forces with "a diverse array of
All U.S. agencies with counterterrorism programs that collect or "mine" personal data -- such as phone records or Web sites visited -- should be required to evaluate the programs' effectiveness, lawfu
The long-term research project is charged with enabling a full spectrum of light-duty passenger vehicle classes to operate completely free of petroleum and free of harmful emissions while sustaining t
This new release presents the wealth of information gleaned about nonhuman primates' nutrition since the previous edition was published in 1978. With expanded coverage of natural dietary habits, gastr
This study describes current deficiencies in teacher education and the teaching profession, matched with recommendations for improvement at every level. Issues of professionalism are highlighted, wit
This study evaluates the evidence supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's current reference dose (RfD) for methylmercury (MeHg) with attention to new data not considered in the 1997 Mercury
Summarizes the findings of the National Research Council's Committee on Intrinsic Remediation. The report reviews the likely effectiveness of natural attenuation with different classes of contaminants
"The Childhood Immunization Schedule and Safety: Stakeholder Concerns, Scientific Evidence, and Future Studies reviews scientific findings and stakeholders concerns related to the safety of the recomm
Biofuels made from algae are gaining attention as a domestic source of renewable fuel. However, with current technologies, scaling up production of algal biofuels to meet even 5 percent of U.S. transp
On June 15, 2011, the Air Force Space Command established a new vision, mission, and set of goals to ensure continued U.S. dominance in space and cyberspace mission areas. Subsequently, and in coordin
"Founded during the Civil War as the Army Medical Museum, the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) amassed the world's largest collection of human pathologic specimens and was considered a premi
Research and development (R&D) organizations are operated by government, business, academe, and independent institutes. The success of their parent organizations is closely tied to the success of
Science is increasingly driven by data, and spatial data underpin the science directions laid out in the 2007 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Science Strategy. A robust framework of spatial data, metada
Scientists, engineers, and medical professionals play a vital role in building the 21st- century science and technology enterprises that will create solutions and jobs critical to solving the large, c
Building on the strong foundation of previous studies seeking to identify and describe major ideas for K-12 science education in the US, this report offers a framework to address current weaknesses su
"Medical devices that are deemed to have a moderate risk to patients generally cannot go on the market until they are cleared through the FDA 510(k) process. In recent years, individuals and organizat
"As geological threats become more imminent, society must make a major commitment to increase the resilience of its communities, infrastructure, and citizens. Recent earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand,
This work studies the US program known as the Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and other options for current and future satellite ocean color measurements. The study considers sensor s
"The demand for health care is growing as the nation ages and seeks to provide coverage for the millions of Americans who lack health insurance. At the same time, escalating costs have led to a variet
"Armor plays a significant role in the protection of warriors. During the course of history, the introduction of new materials and improvements in the materials already used to construct armor has led
Many coastal areas of the U.S. are at risk for tsunamis. This report by The National Research Council's Committee on the Review of the Tsunami Warning and Forecast System, concludes that while progres
This report examines climate change and implications for a range of alternative future scenarios. The outcomes of different stabilization targets for greenhouse gas concentrations are quantified using
From the Institute of Medicine's Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing, this report describes how nurses' roles, responsibilities, and education should ch
From the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, this volume reports on a study of the Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion of the S
This report lays out strategies for designing a national medical and health care data system. It recommends a reformulation of the economic accounting of inputs and outputs, and the development of a d
"[This book] identifies grand challenges for the corrosion research community, highlights research opportunities in corrosion science and engineering, and posits a national strategy for corrosion rese
From the National Research Council's Committee on Health, Environmental, and Other External Costs and Benefits of Energy Production and Consumption, this study reports on the external costs and benefi
Prompted by concerns that research into biological select agents and toxins can be utilized to carry out attacks such as the 2001 anthrax attacks, this report has been produced by a National Research
