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New Report Identifies Four Moon Sites for Crewed Missions to Explore to Advance Scientific Discovery
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A new National Academies report recommends exploring four lunar sites to allow astronauts to pursue important cross-disciplinary scientific questions and provide a deeper understanding of how humans could live and thrive on the moon.
Oct 21, 2026
National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members
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At its annual meeting, the National Academy of Medicine announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members. Election to NAM is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
Oct 19, 2026
“Community Colleges Have Become Central to How America Solves Its Problems at the Local Level.”
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In an interview for Issues in Science and Technology, DeRionne Pollard, president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, makes the case for community colleges as essential institutions that help individuals prosper, anchor civic life, and drive regional and national economic growth.
Oct 19, 2026
- NAM Names Winners of $2 Million in Healthy Longevity Competition Oct 19, 2026 Announcement
- NAE Annual Meeting Spotlights DOE’s New Genesis Project and Other AI Initiatives Aimed at Advancing Discovery Oct 15, 2026 Feature Story
- On Being a Scientist in a Disrupted Research Landscape Oct 15, 2026 Announcement
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