Bill & Melinda Gates Speak to the NAS
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 [...]
Happy Earth Day!
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!
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
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
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!
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 [...]
Happy Birthday Nicolaus Copernicus!
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
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 [...]
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln!
Happy Birthday President Abe Lincoln! This year marks the 150th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, a landmark that would not be possible without the perseverance and courage of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1863, during the Civil War, President Lincoln founded the [...]
Happy 100th Birthday Mary Leakey!
Today marks the 100th birthday of world renowned archaeologist and anthropologist, Mary Leakey. For the past 100 years, Mary has been an inspiration for scientists, as well as a role model for the advancement of women in science fields. To commemorate her great accomplishments, we are featuring several titles that celebrate women in science. Happy Birthday Mary Leakey! [...]
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