Bill & Melinda Gates Speak to the NAS
May 21, 2013 · by Julie Urban
At the 2013 National Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting on April 27th-29th, Bill and Melinda Gates received the prestigious Public Welfare Medal for improving the lives of millions by applying science to some of the world’s most difficult global health challenges. In the words of Bill Gates, find out why he and Melinda were “talking to scientists [...]
President Barack Obama’s Speech to the National Academy of Sciences [Full Transcript]
April 30, 2013 · by Reid Dossinger
Yesterday morning, the National Academy of Sciences had the honor of celebrating its 150th anniversary with a speech by President Barack Obama. The President reflected on Abraham Lincoln’s founding of the National Academy of Sciences 150 years ago and asserted the importance of setting priorities for research, continuing our nation’s scientific advance, and maintaining our [...]
Happy Earth Day!
April 22, 2013 · by Julie Urban
What will you do this Earth Day to make a difference? Educating yourself about climate change and energy is just one of the ways you can do your part to support a sustainable future for our planet and learn more about what you can do too. We recommend Limiting the Magnitude of Future Climate Change [...]
Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci!
April 15, 2013 · by Julie Urban
Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci! On April 15, 1452, the ultimate Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci, was born in Italy. Throughout his extraordinary life, he excelled in many diverse fields in the arts and sciences, such as architecture, mathematics, engineering, writing, painting, music, botany, sculpture, geology, anatomy, geology, and cartography. Celebrate the life of one [...]
Today in Science History
April 4, 2013 · by Julie Urban
On April 4, 1983, the Challenger Space Shuttle embarked on its maiden voyage into space. This launch marked NASA’s second ever space shuttle that propelled into orbit. To celebrate this landmark in history, we are featuring a collection of our top reports in Space and Aeronautics. Enjoy! Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society454 [...]
Physics for the Future
March 20, 2013 · by Julie Urban
Find out what matters most in the field of physics today with the latest titles in physics research and technology from the National Academy of Sciences. Whether you want to engage students in deeper learning, meet academic and professional challenges, advance your career, or aid in policy decisions, these reports provide the most authoritative and [...]
Happy Pi Day!
March 14, 2013 · by Julie Urban
Happy Pi Day! How do you celebrate Pi Day? From recitation contests to pi conversion games to baking a pi pie, there are an infinite number of ways for math and science enthusiasts to celebrate 3/14. The date also marks the anniversary of the birth of Albert Einstein, one of the greatest minds in [...]
What’s New? Announcing the Improved “New Titles From NAP” Page
February 22, 2013 · by Reid Dossinger
There are thousands of National Academies reports to browse on nap.edu, and more publications are being added all the time. In 2012, we published an average of six new books a week on dozens of science topics. We offer an email list and RSS feed to keep up with what’s new, but did you know that [...]
Happy Birthday Nicolaus Copernicus!
February 19, 2013 · by Julie Urban
Happy 540th Birthday Nicolaus Copernicus! To celebrate this landmark in science, we compiled our top space reports. Enjoy! Eclipse: The Celestial Phenomenon That Changed the Course of History492 pages | Hardcover | Price: $22.45Whether interpreted as an auspicious omen or a sentinel of doom, eclipses have had a profound effect upon our cultural development. Throughout [...]
The 2013 State of The Union Address
February 13, 2013 · by Julie Urban
This year’s State of the Union address focused on topics such as energy, climate change, and early childhood education. The National Academies Press provides resources directly related to these national issues. The complete SOTU has been annotated below with various reports to provide guidance on the important issues covered in the address. State of the [...]
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