National Academy of Sciences

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  The Science Behind Babies Bopping to Beyoncé

  By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Wednesday, March 17, 2010 6:49 AM ET

  A new scientific study claims babies are born with the innate ability to dance.
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  A Discovery to Dye For

  By David Bois | Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:27 PM ET

  Competing scientists may be red in the face, green with envy or downright blue at what a New York research team has learned regarding ancient uses of natural dyes.
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  Malaria Vaccine Set to Begin Human Trials

  By John Casey | Friday, August 7, 2009 4:00 PM ET

  Human trials of a malaria vaccine begin in 2010 at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.
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  Lights! Camera! Science!

  By David Bois | Friday, July 10, 2009 3:50 PM ET

  According to scientists, a pervasive pattern of inaccuracy exists in broadcast media's portrayal of their work.
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  Conservation Works Best When Nations Collaborate

  By David Bois | Thursday, December 31, 2009 5:14 PM ET

  It seems like common sense, but here comes the science: conservation efforts that span borders are cheaper and more effective.
• Study: Nicotine builds slowly, not at each puff

  By Myrtle Beach Sun News | Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:15 AM ET

  WASHINGTON -- Nicotine builds up gradually in smokers' brains rather than spiking after each puff, according to a study that might help point to new ways to help people quit smoking. Dr. Jed E. Rose of Duke University reports in Monday's online
• E-mails from National Academy of Sciences plot attacks on AGW skeptics

  By Hot Air | Friday, March 5, 2010 2:30 PM ET

  Earlier this week, I criticized the American media for ignoring the rapidly-increasing number of scandals surrounding the IPCC, the University of East Anglia CRU, and the anthropogenic global-warming movement in general.  Today, an American newspaper
• PNAS announces 6 2009 Cozzarelli Prize recipients

  By EurekAlert | Tuesday, February 23, 2010 6:42 PM ET

  WASHINGTON The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) Editorial Board has selected six PNAS papers to receive the 2009 Cozzarelli Prize, an award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the scientific disciplines represented by the
• E-mails from National Academy of Sciences plot attacks on AGW skeptics

  By The New Ledger | Friday, March 5, 2010 7:10 PM ET

  Earlier this week, I criticized the American media for ignoring the rapidly-increasing number of scandals surrounding the IPCC, the University of East Anglia CRU, and the anthropogenic global-warming movement in general.  Today, an American newspaper
• Puff, puff, puff, nicotine rises gradually

  By 7Online.com | Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:33 PM ET

  WASHINGTON -- Nicotine builds up gradually in smokers' brains rather than spiking after each puff, according to a study that might help point to new ways to help people quit smoking. Dr. Jed E. Rose of Duke University reports in Monday's online

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