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Starting this winter through next summer, the U.S. National Science Foundation is supporting three field campaigns, or collaborative research…
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Smartphones, batteries and satellites all require critical minerals like cobalt, niobium and tin. As society increasingly relies on these minerals to…
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The transatlantic partnership aims to propel innovative technology translation, lay the foundation for new industries and positively impact people's…
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Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, is taking a futuristic turn with the work of Cynthia Sung at the University of Pennsylvania. Supported by…
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The U.S. government has released the National Spectrum Research and Development Plan, a crucial step forward in maintaining America's global…
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The U.S. National Science Foundation congratulates David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper on being awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry…
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Growing Convergence Research Awards
The U.S. National Science Foundation Growing Convergence Research (NSF GCR) awards are fostering deep integration across disciplines and pushing the…
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The U.S. National Science Foundation congratulates John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for their Nobel Prize in physics. Their research and…
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The U.S. National Science Foundation congratulates Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Their breakthrough…
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