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[National Academies @theNASEM]

On #WorldBicycleDay, new research shows safer, connected #cycling networks can deliver major health and mobility benefits worldwide.

A recent @NASEMTRB publication helps communities estimate those benefits and close network gaps: https://t.co/nv3ryA7xUY

[SciComm Excellence @SciCommAwards]

.@emilylinzhang is a writer and director who specializes in making science videos for YouTube. 🎬

In 2026 she started her own channel Rabbit Hole 🐇 to cover extraordinary answers to everyday questions.

We talked with her about rabbit holes at: https://t.co/Tdti1IRL20 #scicomm

[National Academy of Sciences @theNASciences]

The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have triggered a global fungal takeover. 🍄 A new @PNASNews study by Rosanna Baker & #NASmember Arturo Casadevall found evidence of massive fungal blooms after the Chicxulub extinction event. Read more in @VICE: https://t.co/4L5pw28ldC

[National Academies @theNASEM]

A plane cabin that feels too hot or too cold can be more than an inconvenience — it can affect health and safety.

Our new report examines how aircraft cabin temperatures may impact passengers and crew and explores potential standards.

Learn more: https://t.co/nKJ0WrDdNy

[National Academies @theNASEM]

As researchers advance "virtual cells" that can predict biological behavior, governance must keep pace.

Our recent report on #SyntheticBiology outlines a framework for #ResponsibleInnovation: https://t.co/o3ZxPXWqM1

[National Academies @theNASEM]

Scientific discovery increasingly depends on platforms that connect data, models, computing, and experiments at scale.

A new @PNASNexus editorial examines how evolving governance frameworks could shape the future of #GlobalScience.

Read more: https://t.co/1PxMlokiRs

[National Academies @theNASEM]

Join us tomorrow at 3 PM ET for an assessment of the strength of the U.S. research enterprise, its position in global scientific leadership, and its role in sustaining economic competitiveness.

Register to attend online or in person: https://t.co/kYzHSncxgy

[LabX @labxNAS]

Mechanical engineering in action! Watch as we smash, boil, and thicken our way to a perfect jam using pectin. Discover the science behind setting the gel! For the full episode, check out our YouTube channel. #MechanicalEngineering #ScienceOfFood #JamMaking #DIY #YouTube

[PNASNews @PNASNews]

Opinion: #Antarctica and the researchers who study there aren’t ready for disasters on the remote continent. Stronger disaster management is needed to address threats from disease to climate change. In PNAS Front Matter: https://t.co/dSNHqWM9wS

#ClimateChange #Biosecurity

[TRB @NASEMTRB]

Get an inside look at one of the first real-world tests of congestion pricing in the U.S! Register for June 9 #TRBwebinar on NYC's congestion pricing. Get answers to your questions on discuss the modeling tools and forecasting variables.

https://t.co/gMUuHxCiJJ

[National Academies @theNASEM]

Access to trustworthy environmental data matters more than ever as communities work to manage the ongoing #EnergyTransition.

A new @ISSUESinST article explores how an #EnvironmentalData commons could support evidence-based decisions: https://t.co/ymRcN3MxZK

[National Academy of Sciences @theNASciences]

On #WorldReefDay, we remember #NASmember John W. Wells, a pioneer of coral reef science. 🪸 His work on reef formation and coral evolution helped shape modern understanding of how reefs grow through deep time. Learn more in his memoir: https://t.co/8uGjm7oPSF #MemoirMonday

[NRC Research Associateship Programs @NASEM_NRC_RAP]

Officially open! Apply for @theNASEM #NRC #Research Associateship Programs #Postdoctoral & Senior level #research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories & affiliated institutions. Stipends range from $45,000 to $108,000 plus other great benefits! https://t.co/7j4LamX0ze

[National Academies @theNASEM]

When #Ebola outbreaks make headlines, clear information is critical.

We break down the evidence behind approved Ebola treatments, the role of early supportive care, and ongoing research to improve outcomes.

Read our #BasedOnScience article: https://t.co/6RNotzEKPD

[National Academies @theNASEM]

Can AI help advance #obesity research and care while addressing risks and limitations?

Our June 3 – 4 workshop will examine emerging opportunities, key challenges, and what’s needed for AI to positively contribute to the field of #ObesityCare: https://t.co/2LtHiEZW9W

[National Academies @theNASEM]

Heart gene therapies are gaining momentum again, highlighting the growing importance of RNA science for treating #CardiovascularDisease.

NASEM’s 2024 roadmap offers recommendations for advancing #RNA research: https://t.co/w2pQKV76QZ

[PNAS Nexus @PNASNexus]

In this week’s Advance Articles: A statistical physics framework for optimal learning, behavioral responses to sex education in a cluster randomized trial, multilevel selection in multi-type populations, and more. Explore now: https://t.co/qlz0axuoK0

[PNASNews @PNASNews]

Opinion piece: #Ecology is not yet ready for #AI. Here’s why that matters. In PNAS Front Matter: https://t.co/78AUVkZgkA

#ArtificialIntelligence #biodiversity #NeuralNetworks #AILiteracy

[National Academy of Sciences @theNASciences]

From brain-computer interfaces and forever chemicals to psychedelics and sea level change, the 2026 Frontiers of Science U.S. symposium brought together leading early-career scientists tackling the biggest questions shaping our world. Watch the talks: https://t.co/HkOUbXncVA

[National Academies @theNASEM]

Scaling #CarbonDioxideRemoval (CDR) depends on trust in #CarbonMarkets.

Our June 2 webinar explores how #AI can improve monitoring, reporting, and verification to support more transparent and durable CDR markets.

Register: https://t.co/TvbIRsduU4