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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Novel Answer to That Perennial "Earth Day" Question: "What Can I Do to Help?" Groups of citizen scientists are making pivotal contributions to research on the Earth, its place in the universe and other natural phenomena Released
April 19, 2012
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PhET Simulations Provide Interactive Learning Tools The PhET project, which was founded by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, offers simulations where students can simulate experiments and more Released
January 25, 2012
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Green Gasoline Comes Closer to Fueling Your Car Researchers have discovered how to make gasoline from sawdust and other plant materials Released
August 18, 2011
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Technology May Soon Turn Thoughts Into Action NSF funds research to develop potentially life-changing technology for millions of prosthetic-dependent people Released
July 27, 2011
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Miracle Material Two-dimensional graphene may lead to faster electronics, stronger spacecraft and much more Released
May 19, 2011
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What Lies Beneath? Understanding Art Using Science Scientists are using antibody-based techniques to identify and study the organic compounds used in paintings Released
March 30, 2011
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Deciphering the Elements of Iconic Pottery What do cutting-edge research into future space travel and the investigation of ancient ceramic pots have in common? More than you'd think. Released
March 28, 2011
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Relationship Found Between Ancient Climate Change and Mass Extinction Researchers use a ground-breaking technique that reveals a relationship between cooler temperatures and Earth's second largest mass extinction, which occurred about 450 million years ago Released
February 17, 2011
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The Tasmanian Devil in the Wastewater Arizona State University grad student Michelle Meighan on her experiences in Tasmania as a participant in NSF’s East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes program Released
February 3, 2011
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Exotic Discovery Made in Soft Polymer Novel nanostructure pattern never seen in a plastic material Released
January 3, 2011
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Scientists Untangle Spider Web Stickiness Studying spider silk, NSF-supported researchers learn about the properties of this sticky material, and their findings could lead to new bio-adhesives and glues that work under water Released
December 3, 2010
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Three NSF-Funded Scientists Among Recipients of $3 Million Kavli Prize Among the latest winners of the Kavli Prize are three scientists who have received NSF funding over the past several years Released
November 28, 2010
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The Water Dance A myriad of methods for watching water molecules in motion advances critical understanding of biology, chemistry and climate science Released
November 28, 2010
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How Did Life Begin? Georgia Tech professor Nicholas Hud and his students discover new evidence advancing the theory that certain small molecules may have acted as "molecular midwives" to help the first RNA and DNA molecules to form Released
July 30, 2010
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How Bacteria Get Past Our Defenses Research team uncovers how the bacterium that causes ulcers travels through the sticky gels of stomach mucus Released
November 4, 2009
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High School Student Develops Chemical-detecting Robot California senior describes how she developed a mobile, autonomous robot, spending time in the lab of an NSF-supported researcher, and she shares what it was like to win at the state science fair competition Released
October 6, 2009
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Chemist Aims to Turn Molecules Into Motors Charles Sykes and his team use scanning tunneling microscopes to study novel molecular motors and rotors Released
July 22, 2009
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Video Game Technology and Science? Chemists use the computer technology behind today’s video games to rapidly calculate the structure of molecules Released
July 15, 2009
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Exploring High-temperature Superconductivity and the Pseudogap Research using two complimentary techniques increases understanding of superconductor materials Released
June 15, 2009
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Coping With Unusual Atomic Collisions Makes an Atomic Clock More Accurate Researchers have figured out how to nullify collision effects and make the clock still more precise Released
May 20, 2009
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Improved Lithium Ion Battery Technology Could Fast-charge Electric Vehicles, Boost Acceleration "Beltway" coating on cathode eases ions' way into crystalline tunnels Released
April 22, 2009
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Making Nanoscale Solar Cells in China Graduate student Meghan Schulz talks about conducting research and engaging in cultural exchanges during an international internship in Shanghai Released
April 7, 2009
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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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New Record for World's Smallest Letters Stanford University breaks record set in 1991, promises denser information storage Released
March 10, 2009
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Electrical Nanowires Probe Individual Cells Radically new technology for studying and controlling cells at the nanoscale Released
February 20, 2009
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Reflecting on the Many Uses of Glass The director of NSF's International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glass at Lehigh University focuses on glass research and exciting students from underrepresented groups about glass science and engineering Released
February 20, 2009
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Clean Water for a Crowded, Contaminated World Revolutionary purification techniques address impending global water crisis Released
February 2, 2009
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Did You Say Flexible Electronics? Organic electronic devices possible with supercritical carbon dioxide process Released
February 2, 2009
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Fake Drugs Exposed by Rapid Chemical Assay Forensic chemistry leads to shut down of large-scale drug counterfeiting operation in Southeast Asia Released
December 18, 2008
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Nanoparticles Taught to Swim NSF-supported research team at Penn State creates nanoscale motors powered by catalytic reactions that convert chemical energy into motion Released
November 20, 2008
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