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Unraveling the mathematics behind wiggly worm knots For millennia, humans have used knots for all kinds of reasons — to tie rope, braid hair or weave fabrics. But there are organisms that are better at tying knots and far superior — and faster — at untangling them. Tiny California blackworms… Read more at nsf.gov

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Using quantum physics to secure wireless devices From access cards and key fobs to Bluetooth speakers, the security of communication between wireless devices is critical in maintaining privacy and preventing theft. Unfortunately, these tools are not foolproof and information on how to hack, clone… Read more at nsf.gov

Searching for ancient bears in an Alaskan cave led to an important human discovery The first people to live in the Americas migrated from Siberia across the Bering Land Bridge more than 20,000 years ago. Some made their way as far south as Tierra del Fuego, at the tip of South America. Others settled in areas much closer to their… Read more at nsf.gov

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This week with NSF Director Panchanathan This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan received an honorary degree and delivered the keynote address at the University of Vermont's graduation ceremony for the class of 2023. His speech was framed around the letters in "Vermont,” and to each… Read more at nsf.gov

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Hitchhiker plants inspire improved techniques for reattaching tendon to bone For most people, getting burrs stuck on your clothes during a hike is nothing more than a nuisance, something to pick off and throw out when you get home. But for researchers at the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology, or CEMB, the hooks on these… Read more at nsf.gov

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NSF Director Panchanathan speaks at University of Vermont commencement and receives honorary degree U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan delivered the address at the University of Vermont’s 222nd Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 2023. The livestreamed event took place on the University Green and inspired… Read more at nsf.gov

Mind-body connection is built into brain, study suggests Calm body, calm mind, say the practitioners of mindfulness. A new study, partially funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, indicates that the idea of the body and mind being inextricably intertwined is more than just an abstraction. The study… Read more at nsf.gov

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Astronomers find a remarkably small and distant galaxy Supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and using first-of-their-kind observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, a University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team looked more than 13 billion years into the past. There the researchers… Read more at nsf.gov

New study uncovers spicy ancient history of chili peppers Botanists and paleontologists led by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have identified a fossil chili pepper that may rewrite the geography and evolutionary timeline of the tomato plant family. The U.S. National Science Foundation… Read more at nsf.gov

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Apes may have evolved upright stature for leaves, not fruit, in open woodland habitats Anthropologists have long thought that our ape ancestors evolved an upright torso to pick fruit in forests, but new research by scientists at the University of Michigan suggests a life in open woodlands and a diet that included leaves drove apes'… Read more at nsf.gov

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NSF-NOAA partner to promote the creation of centers for modeling catastrophic impacts and risk assessment of climate change Whether you own a home, a business or other assets, insurance is an important part of any budgetary calculation involving protection of property. While the insurance and reinsurance sector are at the forefront of translating weather and climate… Read more at nsf.gov

NSF selects Susan Marqusee to head the Biological Sciences Directorate The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected Susan Marqusee to head the Directorate for Biological Sciences. Marqusee is a Distinguished Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology and Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Chan… Read more at nsf.gov

Massive Caribbean sea urchin die-off caused by parasite Scientists have discovered that a parasite is behind a severe die-off of long-spined sea urchins across the Caribbean Sea, which has had devastating consequences for coral reefs and surrounding marine ecosystems. The long-spined sea urchins, Diadema… Read more at nsf.gov

Carbon 'bank' at risk of failure Tropical rainforests store 25%-40% of global soil carbon, though they occupy only 7% of Earth's land area. By functioning as a carbon sink, tropical forests prevent more severe effects from climate change. A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported… Read more at nsf.gov

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'Magnificent' feathers reveal nature-inspired method to hold and store liquids An extreme closeup of feathers from a bird with an uncanny ability to hold water while it flies could inspire the next generation of absorbent materials. With high resolution microscopes and 3D technology, researchers at Johns Hopkins University and… Read more at nsf.gov

NSF Director Panchanathan joins Sen. Shaheen to tour the University of New Hampshire and its advanced manufacturing center On May 12, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan joined Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) at the University of New Hampshire in Durham to visit the university and its John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center. While on site, they… Read more at nsf.gov

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan This week, NSF Director Panchanathan underscored the importance of investing in future of innovative science and engineering research that will shape next-generation technology, the STEM workforce and jobs of the future. On Tuesday, during the second… Read more at nsf.gov

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NSF invests more than $43 million in NSF Regional Innovation Engines Development Awards The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the first-ever NSF Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program awards to 44 unique teams spanning universities, nonprofits, businesses and other organizations across the U.S. states and… Read more at nsf.gov

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Beneath the Earth, ancient ocean floor likely surrounds the core Through global-scale seismic imaging of Earth’s interior, U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research led by University of Alabama scientists has revealed a layer between the core and the mantle that is likely a dense, yet thin, sunken ocean… Read more at nsf.gov

Luna moths use their tails solely for bat evasion Biologists took a close look at the tails of luna moths, Actias luna, to test their role in predation and sexual selection. Scientists have known that luna moths — and other related silk moths — use their long, trailing tails to misdirect bat attacks… Read more at nsf.gov

Detecting faint traces of universe's explosive birth is aim of NSF-supported Advanced Simons Observatory A remote, high-altitude astronomy observatory will conduct the most detailed investigation yet of the universe's origins, with upgrades provided by a $52.7 million investment from the U.S. National Science Foundation. In partnership with the Simons… Read more at nsf.gov

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Research finds that returning solar panel production to U.S. can speed decarbonization Domestic production of solar panels — most of which are now made in Asia — can speed up decarbonization in the U.S., according to new Cornell University research published in Nature Communications. Funding for the study was provided by the U.S… Read more at nsf.gov

Ocean warming intensifies viral outbreaks within corals The breathtaking colors of reef-building corals in part come from photosynthetic algae that live inside the corals. A three-year Rice University study has found that viruses may increase their attacks on these symbiotic algae during marine heat waves… Read more at nsf.gov

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NSF partners with Sweden to advance research and innovation The U.S. National Science Foundation and Sweden signed a memorandum of understanding to advance research and innovation efforts aligned to each nation's priorities and to collaborate on research that advances solutions to pressing societal, national… Read more at nsf.gov

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NSF announces 7 new National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes The U.S. National Science Foundation, in collaboration with other federal agencies and higher education institutions and other stakeholders, today announced a $140 million investment to establish seven new National Artificial Intelligence Research… Read more at nsf.gov

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NSF Announces Seven New National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), in collaboration with other federal agencies and higher education institutions and other stakeholders, today announced a $140 million investment to establish seven new National Artificial Intelligence… Read more at nsf.gov

NSF Director participates in White House Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Summit U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan participated in the White House Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month (WHIAANHPI) Summit on May 3, 2023. The event took place at George… Read more at nsf.gov

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Most of world's salt marshes likely to be underwater by 2100 Cape Cod's salt marshes are as iconic as they are important. These beautiful, low-lying wetlands are some of the most biologically productive ecosystems on Earth. They play an outsized role in nitrogen cycling, act as carbon sinks, protect coastal… Read more at nsf.gov

Rare view of the remnant of a supernova from the year 185 The image of the tattered shell of the first recorded supernova was captured by the U.S. Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera, DECam. The camera is mounted on the U.S. National Science Foundation's Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope at… Read more at nsf.gov

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