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
Biofabricating human tissues enhanced through use of gallium The manufacturing technique known as 3D printing, now being used everywhere, from aircraft manufacturers to public libraries, has never been more affordable or accessible. Biomedical engineering has particularly benefited from 3D printing as… Read more at nsf.gov
Pinpointing where Yellowstone will erupt in the very distant future U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers published new findings suggesting a location where the Yellowstone Caldera could erupt, hundreds of thousands of years from now. The Yellowstone Caldera is one of the largest volcanic systems on… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin observatory will detect millions of exploding stars NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, will soon begin scanning the Southern Hemisphere sky every night for 10 years. Among the trillions of… Read more at nsf.gov
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan spent the week reinforcing the agency's mission to inspire and harness talent everywhere to catalyze the progress of innovation. On Monday, Jan. 13, Panchanathan welcomed the Government of Canada's Chief Science… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF invests $40M to strengthen STEM research capacity and workforce development across five EPSCoR jurisdictions The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing approximately $40 million to support research and STEM workforce development in Delaware, Guam, Kentucky, Louisiana and Vermont. These grants are part of the NSF Established Program to Stimulate… Read more at nsf.gov
Superalloys resist wear at nearly forge-level heat using new process Finding lubricants that work at exceptionally high temperatures challenges researchers and industries alike. Recently, a Virginia Tech team may have uncovered a promising candidate by happenstance: transition metal spinel oxides formed on nickel… Read more at nsf.gov
A greener, cleaner way to extract critical metals from junk materials Researchers have developed a safer and more sustainable method for extracting cobalt and nickel from junk materials. Both elements are critical components in the lithium-ion batteries that power many technologies central to modern life. More… Read more at nsf.gov
Migration memory: How caribou adapt to changing winter conditions U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research shows that caribou will optimize their migration path based on their collective memories. Caribou are the largest species on land in the Arctic. They are not only an important part of the ecology… Read more at nsf.gov
'Far out' blazar discovery suggests early universe had more supermassive black holes than previously thought Scientists have discovered the most distant and therefore oldest blazar ever seen. Labeled J0410–0139, the blazar is at the center of a galaxy 12.9 billion light years away and provides a rare glimpse into what the universe was like when it was less… Read more at nsf.gov
AI vs. supercomputers: New AI-based method solves complex equations faster and uses less computing power A new artificial intelligence-based method quickly solves complex math equations used broadly across many industries — and it's faster running on a personal computer than traditional methods using supercomputers. The research was funded by multiple… Read more at nsf.gov
Scientists devise new method to detect permanent distortions in space-time left by massive supernova explosions Scientists have presented a new way to detect permanent distortions in the fabric of space-time predicted to be caused by certain supernovae explosions. The proposed strategy could allow researchers to study these deformations or "scars" in space… Read more at nsf.gov
Paper-based sensors may lead to rapid detection of heart attacks When individuals experience acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, time is precious. Detection and diagnosis of a heart attack have typically required expensive laboratory equipment and quick access to advanced medical facilities… Read more at nsf.gov
NSF congratulates recipients of the prestigious National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation awards President Joe Biden revealed the newest honorees of the recipients of the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The laureates were honored during a prestigious ceremony at the White House last Friday. These… Read more at nsf.gov
One of the youngest ever pilots takes the helm of a 60-year-old deep-sea exploring vehicle The Wood Holes Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently announced the newest human-occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin pilot, Kaitlyn Beardshear. Beardshear is Alvin's 46th pilot and at 28 years old, one of the youngest in the program's history. Alvin… Read more at nsf.gov
The youngest pilot ever takes the helm of a 60-year-old deep-sea exploring vehicle The Wood Holes Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently announced the newest human-occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin pilot, Kaitlyn Beardshear. Beardshear is Alvin's 46th pilot and at 28 years old, the youngest in the program's history. Alvin… Read more at nsf.gov
