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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The Biological Clock's Incredible Influence Revealed University of Georgia researchers find that the number of genes under the control of the biological clock in bread mold is dramatically higher than previously reported Released
November 5, 2008
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Foamy Invention Could Save Energy and Lives NSF CAREER awardee Afsaneh Rabiei's ultra-high-strength composite metal foam could revolutionize impact protection Released
October 29, 2008
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Gut Reaction: Digestion Revealed in 3-D James Brassseur and his multidisciplinary team image the dynamic mixing of fluids and nutrient exchange in the human digestive system Released
October 17, 2008
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Natural Bio-Army Trained to Fight Cancer Bioengineer Tarek Fahmy and colleagues are engineering new nanoscopic and microscopic biomaterials to stimulate the body’s production of killer T-cells to fight infectious diseases Released
August 8, 2008
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Stem Cell Research Goes Beyond Biology Todd McDevitt tells how engineering can help us understand stem cell differentiation and develop approaches to realize the potential of stem cells for regenerative therapies Released
July 17, 2008
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Scientist Explores Invisible Environmental Helpers Researcher uses his expertise in catalysis to impact major environmental issues Released
April 25, 2008
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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
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Top Scientists Promote Innovative, Multidisciplinary Global Problem-Solving Strategies Released
December 11, 2007
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Shining Light on Pancreatic Cancer
Experimental techniques show promise in screening for one of the nation’s deadliest diseases Released
August 1, 2007
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Team Selected for the Proposed Design of the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory
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July 10, 2007
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Follow the "Green" Brick Road?
Bricks made from coal-fired power plant waste pass safety test Released
May 22, 2007
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Berkeley Nanotechnology Pioneer to Receive $500,000 Waterman Award
Annual prize from NSF recognizes outstanding young individual who is revolutionizing research Released
May 15, 2007
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The Longest Carbon Nanotubes You've Ever Seen
Crafted with breakthrough manufacturing technique, centimeter-long fibers are visible to the naked eye Released
May 10, 2007
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Getting a Feel for the Nano World
New models help introduce the blind to careers in nanoscale science and engineering Released
March 27, 2007
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New Coating Is Virtual Black Hole for Reflections
Non-reflecting material may help solar cells catch more of the Sun's rays Released
March 1, 2007
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Life Can Be a Strain From enormous mining trucks to human knee implants, sensor technology is teaching us when enough is enough Released
February 21, 2007
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From Farm Waste to Fuel Tanks
Record-breaking methane storage system derived from corncobs may encourage mass-market natural gas automobiles Released
February 16, 2007
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Hydrogen-Powered Lawnmowers?
New design could open door to small-scale fuel cells Released
January 22, 2007
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You Still Can't Drink the Water, But Now You Can Touch It
Laboratory filtration system kills 100 percent of dangerous microbes in water taken from Hurricane Katrina disaster Released
January 9, 2007
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2006: Year in Review A look back at some of the NSF-supported activities highlighted last year Released
January 9, 2007
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Melts in Your Body, Not in Your Hand
Super-stable glass may aid drug delivery through the body Released
December 7, 2006
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The Smell of Money
Research suggests an absence of metallic chemicals in the strong metallic odors that result from people handling coins and other metals Released
November 20, 2006
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New Technologies Could Make Airport Screening More Effective and Less Cumbersome
Experts focus on identifying passenger ability and intent Released
October 24, 2006
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The Art of Engineering
Professor uses the fine arts to broaden students' engineering perspectives Released
September 11, 2006
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Real-Time Traffic Routing from the Comfort of Your Car
New technology uses cell phone positioning data to report traffic tangles Released
August 30, 2006
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Self-Cooling Soda Bottles?
Researchers work to shrink technology that harnesses sun's energy to both heat and cool Released
July 11, 2006
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Protecting the Liberty Bell
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July 3, 2006
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Researchers Release Draft Final Report on New Orleans Levees
700-page report suggests mechanisms for levee failures Released
May 22, 2006
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Crystal Sieves, Born Anew
Hard data resolves decades-old mystery of how certain zeolites form Released
April 17, 2006
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Micro Pills Could Deliver Drugs on Demand Temperature-sensitive capsules release chemicals at tightly controlled rates Released
March 27, 2006
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