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Mathematical Sciences (DMS) Discoveries
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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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2008: Year in Review A look back at some of the NSF-supported advances and activities that made news last year Released
March 13, 2009
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Klein Bottle is a Real Natural in the Zoo of Geometric Shapes Discovery could advance understanding of human vision and lead to powerful data compression techniques Released
October 7, 2008
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Math Could Aid in Curing Cancer Scientists and medical doctors couple math and medicine for unusual, promising marriage Released
August 4, 2008
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The Man Behind Amazing Movie Simulations He may not be as famous as Johnny Depp or Jessica Alba, but Oscar-winner Ron Fedkiw creates 3-D models of liquids that have had a major impact on Hollywood and our lives Released
July 24, 2008
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Cloaking Device Concept Moves Beyond Theory Applied mathematician Graeme Milton brings the dream of cloaking devices portrayed in "Star Trek" and "Harry Potter" closer to reality Released
June 18, 2008
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Engineers Create Better Fix for Broken Jaws Computer finite element modeling program used by University of New Mexico engineers in designing smaller and lighter plates for jaw repair surgery Released
May 13, 2008
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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
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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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A Mathematical Solution for Another Dimension
New tool could drive breakthroughs in several disciplines Released
March 19, 2007
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A Link Between Rainfall and Magnetism
They are nothing alike--except for their underlying mathematics Released
June 29, 2006
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A Better Algorithm for Detecting Cancer Genes
Process detects known cancer-related genes as well as new ones Released
May 12, 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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Double Soap Bubbles: Proof Positive of Optimal Geometry What do dish soap, an ancient question, a team of mathematicians and their ingenious proof of the Double Bubble Conjecture have to do with solving 21st century optimization problems? Plenty. Released
October 7, 2004
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350 Years Later, Fermat's Last Theorem Finally Proved In the 1630s, Pierre de Fermat set a thorny challenge for mathematics with a note scribbled in the margin of a page. More than 350 years later, mathematician Andrew Wiles finally closed the book on Fermat's Last Theorem. Released
September 21, 2004
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Detecting Hidden Groups on the Internet In the free-form clamor of the Internet's discussion groups and other public forums, researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute want to listen for the whispers of groups trying to stay hidden. Released
July 30, 2004
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Triangles, Not Circles, Make Optimal Faucets It had long been assumed that circular nozzles, such as those used by ink-jet printers to deposit tiny droplets of ink, were the best shapes for the job. Now, mathematicians at Harvard University have shown that triangular may be the way to go. Released
July 30, 2004
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Improving Fire Forecasts Can mathematics help prevent forest fires? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. A statistician has combined unprecedented amounts of historical and environmental data to create statistical models that promise more accurate estimates of fire hazards. Released
July 21, 2004
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