Biology 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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		Using Abstract Mathematics to Solve Real-World Problems Researcher's mathematical theory used in new technologies to destroy cancerous tumors Released  March 5, 2008
		2007: Year in Review A look back at some of the NSF-supported advances and activities reported last year Released  January 30, 2008
		Quakes Under Pacific Ocean Floor Reveal Unexpected Circulation System Research upsets long-held view of volcanism-driven hydrothermal vents Released  January 11, 2008
		Winter Ice on Lakes, Rivers, Ponds: A Thing of the Past? Records over 150 years show trend toward fewer days of ice cover Released  January 10, 2008
		Clams Convert Air Into Food Trait no longer the domain only of plants Released  January 10, 2008
		Tree-Climbing Scientist Makes Surprising Discovery Researcher Nalini M. Nadkarni describes how tree-top perches provide insight into Mount St. Helens' forest canopy ecology Released  December 18, 2007
		Top Scientists Promote Innovative, Multidisciplinary Global Problem-Solving Strategies   Released  December 11, 2007
		Stability and Diversity in Ecosystems Scientists say focus on stability Released  August 3, 2007
		Sea Turtle Conservation Method Could Have Unintended Consequences for Sharks, Marlins Circle-shaped fishing hooks not a panacea for tuna, swordfish longliners Released  May 7, 2007
		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
		2006: Year in Review A look back at some of the NSF-supported activities highlighted last year Released  January 9, 2007
		Fat Regulating Hormone Found in Amphibian In tadpoles, leptin may signal when it is time to sprout limbs Released  August 8, 2006
		West Coast Kelp Forest Ecosystems At Risk Overfishing Has More Effect Than Nutrient Pollution Released  June 8, 2006
		Swimming Robot Tests Theories About Locomotion in Existing and Extinct Animals May explain why four-flippered swimmers now use only two Released  May 30, 2006
		Molecules Are Fossils, Too Paleoproteomics lends fresh insight into ancient bones Released  May 17, 2006
		Earth's Biodiversity Now on Your Desktop Global Web service connects vast networks of primary biodiversity data Released  April 20, 2006
		Virtual Tools Add New Dimension to Learning Internet-based resources educate students about archaeology, biology, computer science and geology Released  April 12, 2006
		Of Plants and Pathogens: A Model Relationship Pathogen genome reveals secrets of infection Released  February 28, 2006
		Life Leaves Subtle Signature on Lay of the Land Living things bring out the planet's softer side Released  January 31, 2006
		Science, Education and Community: Organically Grown Community gardens are sowing more than seeds, thanks to a project bringing students, educators, researchers and neighbors together to cultivate food and science together. First introduced in 11 U.S. cities, Garden Mosaics is now going global. Released  November 18, 2005
		RISE Program Proves that Undergraduate Research Experiences Help Recruit Minority Scientists Mentorship is thriving at Arkansas State University, where geochemist Robyn Hannigan has established a program to immerse minority and female students in the study of environmental science. The result has been a double success for science and education. Released  November 8, 2005
		New Sensor Based on Human Organ Is No Tin Ear Precision micromachining yields life-size, precise, artificial cochlea Released  November 3, 2005
		Fantastic Fungus: Plant Biologist Discovers Natural Antimicrobial in Honduran Jungle Montana State University professor Gary Strobel travels the world in search of exotic plants and the mysterious fungi that live inside them. Among his discoveries: a smelly white fungus that acts as a natural antimicrobial. Released  October 5, 2005
		Modified Collagen Could Be a Boon for Medicine Altered protein could help shape the growth of engineered tissue Released  September 20, 2005
		Molecules in Motion: Computer Simulations Lead to a Better Understanding of Protein Structures A California researcher is using the world's most powerful supercomputers to simulate the behavior of molecules. The work could have significant health benefits. Released  July 29, 2005
		Snake Attack on Frog Eggs Provokes Premature Hatching Developing tadpoles dive to stay alive Released  June 3, 2005
		Vaults: From Biological Mystery to Nanotech Workhorse? Natural nano-capsules show promise for drug delivery, electrical switches and circuits Released  May 11, 2005
		Frozen Frogs Don't Croak "Freeze-tolerant" amphibians hold promise for organ transplant technology Released  April 26, 2005
		News of This Speedy Mole Travels Fast Researchers need high-speed camera to catch the star-nosed mole devouring its food. Released  March 8, 2005
		New Method Will Aid Genome Researchers Computer program helps scientists perform genome-wide analyses systematically and fast Released  February 10, 2005