Computer and Network Systems (CNS) Discoveries

NSF's public investment in science, engineering, education and technology helps to create knowledge and sustain prosperity. Read here about the Internet, microbursts, Web browsers, extrasolar planets, and more... a panoply of discoveries and innovations that began with NSF support.

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		2007: Year in Review A look back at some of the NSF-supported advances and activities reported last year Released January 30, 2008
		Brain Surgery: It Really Is Brain Surgery Dynamic 3-D computer modeling tracks brain changes during surgery Released August 31, 2007
		2006: Year in Review A look back at some of the NSF-supported activities highlighted last year Released January 9, 2007
		Virtual Tools Add New Dimension to Learning Internet-based resources educate students about archaeology, biology, computer science and geology Released April 12, 2006
		Small, Unmanned Aircraft Search for Survivors in Katrina Wreckage Hurricane search and rescue is one of first domestic uses of such vehicles Released September 14, 2005
		New Analysis Method Ranks National Science Foundation As Tops For Computer Science Funding New data shows NSF has the highest ranking among national and international agencies for funding high-impact computer and information science research. Released December 16, 2004
		Network Telescope Offers Global View of Internet's Dark Side UCSD's network telescope looks at the dark side of the Internet--traffic destined for a part of the Internet with legal addresses but no active computers. By watching this supposedly dark Internet, researchers have shed light on malicious activities. Released October 13, 2004
		Shoebox-sized Robots Deployed in Rescue Effort at Ground Zero Graduate students and the experimental robots they helped to develop were among the early responders who joined the search and rescue efforts shortly after the Sept. 11 collapse of the World Trade Center towers. Released March 24, 2004

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