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Astronomers create first detailed map of sun's coronal magnetic fields

Researchers at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Solar Observatory have successfully mapped the magnetic fields of the sun's atmospheric…
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Ideas Labs to advance research capacity at the nation's historically Black colleges and universities

The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $10.5 million for Ideas Lab projects to assess and address research capacity needs, increase access…
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New study reveals evidence of ice-free times at the center of the Greenland Ice Sheet

A new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows direct evidence of Greenland being ice-free within the last 1.1…
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NSF and Micron invest in STEM teacher training to support future microelectronics workforce

Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Micron Foundation announced an investment in four projects to advance STEM education training to…
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Composite image of two lakes. The lake on the left is an unsampled lake that is in a community where > 25% of the population is Hispanic. The lake on the right a sampled lake from a White or non-Hispanic community.

Lakes in marginalized communities sampled less, study finds

Water is essential for all forms of life — humans included — and understanding the quality of available water is critical to knowing where to drink…
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Illustration of a human hand as it might appear if the new tissue transparency effect proves effective in humans. Currently, the effect has only been tested with animals in a laboratory setting. Note that dyes may be harmful. Always exercise caution with dyes and do not consume directly, apply to people or animals, or otherwise misuse.

A window into the body: Groundbreaking technique makes skin transparent

Researchers have developed a new way to see organs within a body by rendering overlying tissues transparent to visible light. The counterintuitive…
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Several U.S. Antarctic Program participants explore Taylor Valley in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, one of the very few regions in Antarctica largely devoid of ice.

Weather anomaly experienced in the McMurdo Dry Valleys

The McMurdo Dry Valleys are a unique region of Antarctica, nearly devoid of snow and ice. An atmospheric river event in March 2022 led to record warm…
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Nothing to 'shrub' about: How plant coverage is affecting the Arctic carbon cycle

Researchers at Columbia University's Department of Earth and Environment Science have discovered new implications for the Arctic carbon cycle in the…
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NSF investing nearly $8M in EducateAI awards to develop next generation of well-trained AI workforce

Artificial Intelligence is transforming research, education, manufacturing and everyday life. To prepare the next generation of talent for a diverse…
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