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Helping the Grid Keep Pace with a Power-Hungry Economy
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Demand for electricity in the U.S. is growing, which means that the nation’s grid will need to move more power. A recent public symposium during the NAS Annual Meeting explored this challenge and how new technologies can help.
New Report Provides Forecast for the Next Decade of Ocean Science
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Investing in ocean research, infrastructure, and the ocean studies workforce is needed to understand how a changing ocean will affect national security, the health of fisheries, and extreme weather events over the next decade.
- Advancing the U.S. Electricity System: New Forum to Explore Challenges and Solutions Mar 25, 2025 Feature Story
- NAS President Marcia McNutt Addresses AAAS Meeting in Boston Feb 19, 2025 Feature Story
- Building the Skilled Technical Workforce: ‘It’s Very Much a Work in Progress’ Dec 23, 2024 Feature Story
- Defense Department Should Invest in Leap-Ahead Semiconductor Technologies, Work to Reshore Production Capabilities, and Strengthen Industry and Interagency Engagement, Says New Report Aug 28, 2024 News Release
- U.S. Should Build Out Secure ‘Cyber Interstate’ and Other Infrastructure to Support Smart Manufacturing and Circular Economy Efforts, Says New Report Dec 12, 2023 News Release
- Antarctic Research Remains Critical to National Security and Economic Interests; U.S. Investment in New Icebreaker and Other Infrastructure Is Essential, Says Report Oct 20, 2023 News Release
- Maintaining U.S. Global Leadership in Science and Technology Requires Greater Focus on Strengthening Innovation, Not Solely on Restricting Access to Specific Technologies Sep 29, 2022 News Release
- Renewing U.S. Infrastructure for Resilience and Equity Jul 18, 2022 Feature Story
- New Publication Explores How to Prioritize Investments in Infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico May 25, 2022 Media Advisory
- Transformative Opportunities in Transportation Oct 29, 2021 Perspectives
- Environmental Resilience of Transportation Infrastructure Should Be Assessed for All Federally Funded Projects, Says New Report Aug 5, 2021 News Release
- Infrastructure for a Changing Climate Jul 7, 2021 Feature Story
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