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NSF and the French National Research Agency sign a memorandum of understanding and announce two new lead agency opportunities

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the French National Research Agency (ANR) signed a memorandum of understanding...
October 5, 2023
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Experimental results from a quantum computer, left, that match well with theory, right.

Quantum computer unveils atomic dynamics of light-sensitive molecules

Researchers at Duke University have implemented a new method to observe a quantum effect in the way light-absorbing molecules interact with incoming...
October 5, 2023
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Scientists have found that atmospheric circulation weakens following volcanic eruptions.

Atmospheric circulation weakens following volcanic eruptions

The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth's surface area. Its activity affects conditions around the globe. Periodic variations in the ocean's water...
October 5, 2023
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Quantum dot solutions emitting light at wavelengths across the rainbow

NSF congratulates laureates of the 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry

The U.S. National Science Foundation congratulates Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov on their 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry. The...
October 4, 2023
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An artistic depiction of a coherent, laser-like X-ray pulse with the largest color spread generated to date

NSF congratulates laureates of the 2023 Nobel Prize in physics

The U.S. National Science Foundation congratulates Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L'Huillier on their 2023 Nobel Prize in physics. Their...
October 3, 2023
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Supercomputers are unleashing a new era in biophysics discovery.

Exascale revolution: Supercomputers unleash a new era in biophysics discovery

In a paper in Biophysical Journal, biophysicist Rafael Bernardi of Auburn University and his colleagues shed light on the capabilities of the next...
October 3, 2023
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Engineers have developed a method for robots to perform contact-rich tasks with simpler computation.

AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies

Imagine you want to carry a large, heavy box up a flight of stairs. You might spread your fingers and lift the box with both hands, then hold it on...
October 3, 2023
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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...
September 28, 2023
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NSF's South Pole Telescope, at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, a key to discovering the relaxed galaxy cluster.

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...
September 28, 2023
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