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June 01, 2025
Abstract: Perceived isolation (i.e., loneliness) has been linked to an immune response gene profile known as the conserved transcriptional response to adversity (CTRA), but little is known about how positive...
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June 01, 2025
Abstract: Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by abnormal esophagogastric junction residual pressures in the setting of intact esophageal body peris...
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May 30, 2025
Abstract: Adolescent mental health issues are of growing concern, with many pointing to social media platforms as exacerbating the problem. Based on interviews with 25 social media and social gaming platform...
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Shaping Science Worldwide

Born in New York, Serving the World

Founded in New York City in 1817, The New York Academy of Sciences’ impact now extends to more than 140 countries in virtually every corner of the globe: from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. With a diverse and passionate network of program participants, award winners, active Members, and other partners, the Academy is a global leader in advancing science for the public good.

Featured Programs

The Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience (LLSN)

The Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience promote groundbreaking neuroscience research in the five boroughs of New York City. The scholarships support the most innovative young researchers at a critical stage of their careers—their postdoctoral research—as they develop the new ideas and directions that will help establish them as independent neuroscientists.

The Artificial Intelligence and Society Fellowship Program

The AI and Society Fellowship Program brings promising young researchers to participate in a curated research program housed at the Academy, in partnership with Arizona State University. Merging technical AI research with perspectives from the social sciences and humanities, the program seeks to develop a new generation of multidisciplinary scholars prepared to inform the future use of AI in society for the benefit of humankind.

The Junior Academy

The Junior Academy introduces exceptional students to an online community where they gain access to best-in-class STEM resources and work together to solve real-world problems. STEM professionals mentor student teams during 60-day innovation challenges sponsored by industry-leading companies via Launchpad, our interactive challenge platform. Students and mentors can participate from anywhere in the world and can choose from multiple challenges offered each year.

Tata Transformation Prize

The Tata Transformation Prize will support breakthrough, innovative technologies that address India’s greatest challenges. By recognizing and supporting the implementation at scale of high-risk, high-reward research, the Prize will drive impactful innovation in scientific disciplines of importance to India’s societal needs and economic competitiveness.

Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists, established in 2007 by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and independently administered by The New York Academy of Sciences, identify and honor exceptional young scientists and engineers 42 years of age and younger. Honorees are selected based on the quality, novelty, and impact of their research and their potential for further significant contributions to science. Blavatnik Awards honorees are recognized in three categories: Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, Life...

International Science Reserve (ISR)

The International Science Reserve mobilizes the global scientific community to respond to complex crises across borders – such as the next pandemic or climate-related disasters – by establishing an open, global network of scientists and preparing them to act when crisis hits.