The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

For her pioneering work in computer vision and image recognition, Fei-Fei Li has been called the "godmother of AI." In an interview for Issues in Science and Technology, Li discusses what it means to develop human-centered AI, the ethical responsibilities of AI scientists and developers, and whether there are limits to the human qualities AI can attain. Read: https://ow.ly/S9Q850UzqyQ #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DeepLearning #ComputerScience

In 2024, the National Academies continued to provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation and the world, informing policy and sparking progress through research. Our most downloaded titles published last year reflects the breadth of our work, from insights into new technologies to guidance on improving education and health policy. Explore these publications and many more: https://ow.ly/iX3t50UypQp

The opportunity gap can lead to long-term disparities in education, physical health, and social and emotional development for young children, which can have detrimental effects on individuals, communities, and broader society. Our recent report recommends actions to close the opportunity gap and resulting achievement gaps for young children across the U.S. Key recommendations include the establishment of early childhood education as a right for all children, equitable access to services for children with disabilities, and addressing barriers that families face in accessing resources. Learn more: https://ow.ly/GSC150UxYLr #ChildHealth #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyChildhood

Clinical trials are crucial to the development of new drugs, medical treatments, and therapeutics. However, wide swaths of the American population are not adequately represented in the clinical trials and do not benefit equitably from this research. In an interview with Issues in Science and Technology, Gloria Coronado and Jason Resendez — who served on the committee that wrote our recent report on the issue — discuss the causes and consequences of this underrepresentation as well as steps researchers and policymakers should take to remedy it. Listen or read: https://ow.ly/t0jB50UxmWz #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalStudies #RepresentationMatters #HealthEquity

Women in the United States experience a higher prevalence than men of many chronic conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and osteoporosis; however, research has yet to fully explain these differences. Our recent report identifies gaps and provides research recommendations for improving our understanding of chronic conditions that are specific to women, predominantly impact women, or affect women differently. Learn more: https://ow.ly/3oEg50UwZYH #WomensHealth #ChronicConditions #PublicHealth

“The continued health of all life on the planet, including human life, depends on making choices that will protect biodiversity.” Learn about the importance of biodiversity and what we can do to address biodiversity loss caused by human activities: https://ow.ly/xAvV50UwAcJ #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Conservation

"The basic methodology of data — as collected by real-world institutions obeying real-world forces of economy and scale — systematically leaves out certain kinds of information." A recent Issues in Science and Technology essay from philosopher C. Thi Nguyen argues that data is inherently limited, and that those who use data should learn how to interrogate and interpret it rather than simply treating it as objective. Read: https://ow.ly/iAoz50Uw1BK #Data #Statistics #Policymaking

Chronic Wasting Disease is a fatal, infectious prion disease that poses a growing threat to cervids like deer, elk, and moose — and to the communities, ecosystems, and economies connected to them. A new National Academies report describes the current understanding of the disease and outlines strategies to improve its management. Read the report: https://ow.ly/TWUi50UuqMc #ChronicWastingDisease #WildlifeHealth #WildlifeManagement #Conservation

Our current information ecosystem makes it easier for misinformation about science to spread and harder for people to figure out what is scientifically accurate. Proactive solutions are needed to address this growing issue. Our new report provides a comprehensive assessment of the literature on science misinformation, its origins and impact, and strategies for mitigating its spread and potential harms Learn more: https://ow.ly/kJZz50UujWt #Misinformation #Disinformation #ScienceEducation

A new National Academies report reviews scientific evidence on the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and health outcomes. Explore key findings and research gaps: https://ow.ly/XTUi50UtuiT #AlcoholConsumption #Alcohol #Health