Meet @NeilShubin, the new president of the National Academy of Sciences. In his first video message, he shares his vision for the Academy and its enduring mission to deliver trusted scientific advice to the nation.

Where should astronauts explore next on the moon? 🌕

A new National Academies report identifies four lunar sites that could advance discoveries about the moon's history, the universe, and future human exploration.

Explore the recommendations: ow.ly/2WVo5100uVw

#NASmember Kenneth Wiberg helped transform physical organic chemistry through pioneering research on molecular structure and chemical bonding. His work included the synthesis of seemingly impossible molecules.

Read his new NAS memoir: ow.ly/9RYY5100uKe #MemoirMonday

Congratulations to the 2026 winners of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications (@SciCommAwards) given by @theNASEM in partnership with @schmidtsciences!

Learn more about the winners: ow.ly/cJmh51011rI

The future of cotton could lie in its wild past.

A new @PNASNews study coauthored by #NASmember Jonathan Wendel traces cotton's origins to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, revealing genetic diversity that could benefit crops. Read more in @HoustonPubMedia: houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Humanity is finally returning to the #Moon.

Our new report identifies four of the most promising #lunar destinations beyond the poles for maximizing scientific discovery during future human missions.

Join @PNASNews in honoring exceptional scientific research! The Cozzarelli Prize recognizes six outstanding PNAS articles that have made significant contributions to their respective fields. Nominations are open through January 2, 2027. Learn more: pnas.org/about/cozzarel…

Last week, the NAS and @IsraelAcademy co-hosted the 2026 Blavatnik US-Israel Scientific Forum in Jerusalem, bringing together researchers to explore decision making under uncertainty and risk.

Explore the program and stay tuned for the full recordings: tinyurl.com/35fc3nt5

Through the geochemistry of ancient soils, #NASmember Jay Quade uncovered clues to past climates and ecosystems, including the expansion of grasslands millions of years ago.

Explore his newly published NAS Biographical Memoir: nasonline.org/wp-content/upl…

#MemoirMonday

Congratulations to #NASmembers Cory Abate-Shen, Marisa Bartolomei, Amy Bastian, Frederic de Sauvage, Susan Kaech, Jennifer Lewis, Ali Shilatifard, Matthew Tirrell & Shimon Sakaguchi on their election to the @theNAMedicine! See the full list of new members: nam.edu/news-and-insig…

For #EarthScienceWeek, explore the intersection of critical mineral mining, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship in ATACAMA, a @CPNAS photography exhibition at the NAS Building.

On view through March 4 via guided tours and special events: cpnas.org/event/atacama/

Rocks may seem unchanging, but they play a dynamic role in shaping our planet. For #EarthScienceWeek, #NASmember Susan Brantley explains how rocks interact with water and life, and why they matter to our everyday lives.

Read the Member Spotlight Q&A: nasonline.org/news/the-hidde…

As AI transforms math, #NASmember @stevenstrogatz reflects on the future of mathematical discovery, the importance of human understanding, and the sense of purpose scientists find in their work. Listen to his powerful conversation on @nytimes' The Daily: nytimes.com/2026/10/13/pod…

And if you want to learn more about Strogatz's own work on synchronization that he discusses in the episode, watch his 2025 Research Briefing, where he explores the mathematics flashing fireflies and other phenomena that fall into sync: youtube.com/watch?v=pyqUfq…

The 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to #NASmember Robert E. Hall! Hall is honored alongside Michael Woodford for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation. Learn more: ow.ly/xeOz50ZWVFx

It’s #SpaceScienceWeek! For more than 60 years, our decadal surveys have helped guide the future of #SpaceScience, setting priorities for research, missions, technology, and more across five major disciplines.

Explore the reports: ow.ly/9u1a50ZVBG4

Three in four Americans live with chronic diseases, according to the CDC. Hear experts discuss the latest in chronic disease research, prevention, and treatment at @theNAMedicine Annual Meeting on 10/19.

Register to attend virtually or in person: nam.edu/event/2026-ann…

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The nomination period for the 2027 NAS Awards has closed.🏅 Stay tuned for our announcement of the recipients in January, and be the first to know by signing up for our Connect with Awards newsletter: nasonline.org/awards/connect… #NASaward

The 2026 #NobelPrize in Physics has been awarded to #NASmember Francis Halzen! Halzen is recognized for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. Learn more: nobelprize.org/prizes/physics…

Today’s #NobelPrize recognizes discoveries that gave scientists new ways to study the brain. In 1981, #NASmember David Hubel earned the prize for discoveries revealing how neurons in the visual cortex process what we see. Read his NAS memoir: nasonline.org/wp-content/upl… #MemoirMonday

Last call to submit your nominations for the 2027 NAS Awards! The deadline is tonight at 11:59 PM ET. #NASaward

Nominate now: awards-nasonline.secure-platform.com/a/organization…