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The Science Behind It

The Science Behind It, a project of the National Academy of Sciences, features questions people are curious about. Designed with everyday people in mind, the project highlights the ways science, engineering, and medicine touch our lives every day.

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Cat Colony Crisis

In October 2020 LabX brought together gamers, public health experts, and scientists to create video games that could help combat COVID-19. Jamming the Curve had more than 400 participants, more than 50 games, and was even featured in the Los Angeles Times.

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Research to Reward

This series From Research to Reward, with articles and videos on many timely topics, demonstrates how advances in our understanding of nature and in our ability to confront technical challenges often lead to surprising and remarkable benefits for society.