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Science expeditions in snow, hail and air pollution

Starting this winter through next summer, the U.S. National Science Foundation is supporting three field campaigns, or collaborative research…
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Finding critical minerals from scoops of sand

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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NSF and Germany's Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation join forces to accelerate innovations

The transatlantic partnership aims to propel innovative technology translation, lay the foundation for new industries and positively impact people's…
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Folding the future: The rise of origami-inspired robots

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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U.S. releases National Spectrum Research and Development Plan to guide spectrum innovation

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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NSF congratulates laureates of the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry

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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NSF Growing Convergence Research awards advance innovation across disciplines

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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NSF congratulates laureates of the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics

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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NSF congratulates laureates of the 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine 

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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