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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Large Centrifuge Helps Researchers Mimic Effects of Katrina on Levees
Part of nationwide "co-laboratory" of earthquake engineering facilities, the technology proves critical for studying soils beneath New Orleans Released
March 21, 2006
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Easy Up, Not-So-Easy Down
Builders replace bridge in only days using lightweight, corrosion-resistant composites Released
March 2, 2006
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Engineers Week 2006: NSF Research Highlights
Today's engineers are inspiration for the future Released
February 23, 2006
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Doodle Search
New software can hunt through online catalogs using only a sketch Released
February 23, 2006
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Electronic Braille Tutor Teaches Independence Bilingual system reborn in new hardware Released
February 13, 2006
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High-Tech Sieve Sifts for Hydrogen
New polymer use may yield cheaper way to separate hydrogen from impurities Released
February 2, 2006
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Engineering Educators Receive Prestigious Gordon Prize
2006 prize recognizes development of new curriculum that addresses real-world industry needs Released
January 17, 2006
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Managing Metal
New study raises questions about sustainability of metal resources Released
January 17, 2006
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Ben Franklin Web Portal Brings the Man to the Masses
Driven by search-engine technology, site highlights three centuries of revolutionary influence Released
January 9, 2006
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Istanbul Overdue for Earthquake Retrofit Researchers present concerns to Turkish Prime Minister Released
January 5, 2006
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Computer Program Streamlines Complex Work Scheduling Chemical engineers develop an algorithm that could transform scheduling Released
December 6, 2005
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Web Tool May Help Doctors Make Better Decisions
Online medical database helps physicians answer clinical questions Released
December 6, 2005
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Slippery When Wet
Fluids race through nearly frictionless carbon nanotubes Released
November 10, 2005
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New Sensor Based on Human Organ Is No Tin Ear Precision micromachining yields life-size, precise, artificial cochlea Released
November 3, 2005
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Earthquake Study Suggests Simple Building Fixes Can Save Lives Code enforcement may have prevented dozens of deaths in Turkish temblor Released
October 13, 2005
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The World’s Smallest Fountain Pen? New microscope tips use capillary action to print patterns tens of nanometers across Released
October 5, 2005
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Autoimmune Overload May Damage HIV-Infected Brain
White blood cells may be cause of dementia in people with AIDS Released
September 27, 2005
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Modified Collagen Could Be a Boon for Medicine Altered protein could help shape the growth of engineered tissue Released
September 20, 2005
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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
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Overcoming Adversity, "Challenged America" Team Finishes Strong
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July 26, 2005
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Field of Beams
Novel system uses polarized light pulses to reveal crop health Released
July 19, 2005
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Ability, Not Disability, at Heart of Yacht Trek
Student projects help physically challenged sailors competitively race across Pacific Released
July 11, 2005
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Wiring the Brain at the Nanoscale
Nanowires in blood vessels may help monitor, stimulate neurons in the brain Released
July 7, 2005
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The Shifty Nature of Grains
Qualities of granular materials provide insight into both nature and industry Released
June 22, 2005
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Robot Assistant Reports to Surgery
Machine lets nurses focus on patient care Released
June 21, 2005
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The Tiniest Test Kits: A Medical Future for Carbon Nanotubes? Imagine if diabetics could read blood-glucose levels by reading a watch. Or if researchers could monitor hormone levels, in real-time, in their subjects. What sounds like science fiction today could be reality soon, thanks to carbon nanotubes. Released
May 20, 2005
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Waves of Power New buoys convert the ocean's energy into electricity Released
May 17, 2005
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Robots in the OR -- Stat! Penelope the robot may free nurses to do more "human" tasks Released
April 28, 2005
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Nano-engineered Powders Tackle Toxic Chemicals Thirsty grains act fast to clean up messes Released
April 28, 2005
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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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