Podcast: Photonic quantum chips promise fast future Miloš Popović, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses a collaboration that has built a photonic quantum system into a traditional electronic chip... Read more at nsf.gov
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan This week, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan keyed in on advancing high-impact global collaboration by fostering international partnerships. NSF's Office of International Science and Engineering Head Kendra Sharp and… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF invests $19.6M in emerging research institutions to grow their capacity to participate in regional innovation ecosystems and announces next funding opportunity The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the first-ever Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) investment of $19.6 million to nearly 50 teams at U.S. institutions of higher education, including teams from historically… Read more at nsf.gov
Unexpectedly calm and remote galaxy cluster discovered Astronomers have discovered the most distant "relaxed" galaxy cluster to date — the farthest cluster ever spotted that is not being disrupted by violent collisions with other clusters of galaxies. The finding is paving the way to learning how and… Read more at nsf.gov
Arrays of quantum rods could enhance TVs or virtual reality devices Flat-screen TVs that incorporate quantum dots are now commercially available, but it has been more difficult to create arrays of their elongated cousins, quantum rods, for commercial devices. Quantum rods can control both the polarization and color… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF invests $35M in future manufacturing Manufacturing is a linchpin of the U.S. economy, bolstering national security, economic growth, and American employment. Through the Future Manufacturing program, the U.S. National Science Foundation makes targeted investments in the future of… Read more at nsf.gov
Down goes antimatter! Gravity's effect on matter's elusive twin is revealed If you dropped antimatter, would it fall down or up? In a unique laboratory experiment, researchers have now observed the downward path taken by individual atoms of antihydrogen, providing a definitive answer: antimatter falls down. In confirming… Read more at nsf.gov
Scientists explore dinosaur 'coliseum' in Denali National Park Scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks have discovered and documented the largest known single dinosaur track in Alaska. The site, located in Denali National Park and Preserve, has been dubbed "The Coliseum" by researchers. The Coliseum is… Read more at nsf.gov
16 minority-serving institutions gain a competitive edge thanks to a $9.2M NSF research infrastructure award Conducting ambitious and innovative research requires more than just funding a study itself. It also needs robust administrative and infrastructure support, which is often unseen yet critical to a program's success. Access to this support varies… Read more at nsf.gov
Hundred-year storms? That's how long they last on Saturn The largest storm in the solar system, a 10,000-mile-wide anticyclone called the Great Red Spot, has decorated Jupiter's surface for hundreds of years. A new study now shows that Saturn — though much blander and less colorful than Jupiter — also has… Read more at nsf.gov
Pollutants affect biodiversity's role in the spread of wildlife diseases Conventional wisdom among ecologists holds that the more species there are inhabiting an ecosystem, the less vulnerable any one species will be to a threat like a parasite. A new study of tadpoles at the University of Wisconsin–Madison illustrates… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF Director travels to New York University for New York Digital Vision Forum, delivers keynote alongside U.S. and Republic of Korea leaders On Sept. 21, 2023, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan delivered a keynote at the New York Digital Vision Forum at New York University's (NYU) Manhattan campus. The event included speakers Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (who… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF announces over $5M in funding to create new STEM education and research center at the Arecibo Observatory site Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced an investment of over $5 million over five-years for a collaborative partnership between three higher education institutions and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to establish a new multidisciplinary… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF announces 4 Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1 awards to bolster cybersecurity, windstorms science, ocean observatory, and lasers research infrastructure The U.S. National Science Foundation is pleased to announce four Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure-1 (Mid-scale RI-1) awards for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 that will continue the agency's support of cutting-edge science and engineering research. The four… Read more at nsf.gov
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan In a whirlwind week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan focused on strengthening and scaling collaborations to create both powerful local and global innovation systems. On Sept. 21, Director Panchanathan traveled to New York University to join in… Read more at nsf.gov
Enabling key oceanographic science for the 21st century: NSF announces renewal of the Ocean Observatories Initiative facility award The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a $220 million award to a coalition of research organizations, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), to continue operations and maintenance of the Ocean Observatories Initiative… Read more at nsf.gov
Civic Innovation Challenge awards $19M for climate change resilience and community-driven innovation When a natural catastrophe strikes, how effectively are communities able to marshal access to resources and services? Across the nation, 19 teams of civic leaders and university scholars are working together to improve community effectiveness in… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF invests $25M to advance technologies and communications to operate securely through 5G networks The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) is tackling 5G communication infrastructure and operational challenges through a $25 million investment to advance five convergent teams from Phase 1… Read more at nsf.gov
Mapping methane emissions from rivers around globe reveals surprising sources Freshwater ecosystems account for half of global emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Rivers and streams, especially, are thought to emit a substantial amount of that methane, but the rates and patterns of… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF invests $72.5M to design revolutionary materials A $72.5 million investment from the U.S. National Science Foundation will drive the design, discovery and development of advanced materials needed to address major societal challenges. The Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF, international partners, invest $76.4 million in inaugural Global Centers Competition awards Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation — along with partner funding agencies from Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom — announced awards totaling $76.4 million for the inaugural Global Centers Competition. These international… Read more at nsf.gov
Genes that shape bones identified, offering clues about our past and future Using artificial intelligence to analyze tens of thousands of X-ray images and genetic sequences, researchers, including two NSF Graduate Research Fellows at The University of Texas at Austin and New York Genome Center, have been able to pinpoint the… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF and partners invest $45 million in the future of semiconductors The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced 24 research and education projects with a total investment of $45.6 million — including funding from the "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022" — to enable rapid progress in new semiconductor technologies… Read more at nsf.gov
US National Science Foundation awards over $11M to National Air and Space Museum for the creation of a new 'Discovering Our Universe' exhibition The U.S. National Science Foundation granted the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum over $11 million to support the creation of the new "National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe" exhibition. The exhibition will illuminate how the… Read more at nsf.gov
4 physics research centers set their sights on new frontiers with $76 million from NSF Exploring, understanding and harnessing mysterious phenomena at the frontiers of physics are the aims of four research centers to be backed by $76 million in funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation through its Physics Frontiers Centers… Read more at nsf.gov
Soil microbes help plants cope with drought, but not how scientists thought There's a complex world beneath our feet, teeming with diverse and interdependent life. Plants call out with chemical signals in times of stress, summoning microbes that can unlock bound nutrients and find water in soil pores too small for the finest… Read more at nsf.gov
Wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier When breast cancer is diagnosed in the earliest stages, the survival rate is nearly 100%. However, for tumors detected in later stages, that rate drops to around 25%. In hopes of improving the overall survival rate for breast cancer patients, MIT… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF announces 10 EPSCoR Track-4 awards to fund research fellowships at NASA facilities The U.S. National Science Foundation has invested over $2.7 million in 10 projects through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). This investment, in collaboration with NASA, aims to strengthen research infrastructure and… Read more at nsf.gov
Breaking ground in earthquake research: NSF announces two awards through the Centers for Innovation and Community Engagement in Solid Earth Geohazards The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced two awards through the Centers for Innovation and Community Engagement in Solid Earth Geohazards program. The Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT) and the Statewide California… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF awards grants for new Hispanic-Serving Institution Resource Centers The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced grants for two new resource centers for Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), an investment of nearly $14 million. The NSF HSI Program Network Resource Centers and Hubs (HSI-Net) support the… Read more at nsf.gov
Fiber-infused ink enables 3D-printed heart muscle to beat Over the last decade, advances in 3D printing have unlocked new possibilities for bioengineers to build heart tissues and structures. Their goals include creating better in vitro platforms for discovering new therapeutics for heart disease — the… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF announces $120 million in funding to create 4 new Science and Technology Centers The U. S. National Science Foundation has announced a $120 million investment over five-year to support four new Science and Technology Centers (STCs). Since program inception in 1987, the STC: Integrative Partnerships program has supported… Read more at nsf.gov
New study reveals that tree species diversity increases spider density Spiders are often maligned for being creepy critters, but they are some of the most environmentally friendly pest regulators. Because they actively feed on flies, moths, mosquitoes and roaches, spiders eliminate parasites and many other vectors of… Read more at nsf.gov
