Original: The National Academies produce independent recommendations and policy reports by enlisting top scientists , engineers , health professionals , and other experts ( not limited to those in Academies membership ) to address the scientific and technical aspects of some of society 's problems .
Simplified: The National Academies produce independent recommendations and policy reports by enlisting top scientists , engineers , health professionals , and other experts ( not limited to those in Academies membership ) to address important scientific and technical problems .