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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Re-Examining Eyewitness Identifications Scientists are trying to determine why errors in eyewitness identifications occur, and how to prevent these errors Released
April 16, 2010
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Coming to a Home Near You: Citizen Science Contributes to Research Discovery may be in front of your home computer, thanks to "citizen scientist" projects Released
March 24, 2010
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The Invisible AIDS Victims: How Women Cope Northwestern University associate professor Celeste Watkins-Hayes studies women with HIV/AIDS and the economic resources that help them effectively manage their health Released
January 14, 2010
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Finding the First Horse Whisperers Sandra Olsen of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History describes how she and her colleagues, with support from NSF, discovered evidence of the early beginnings of horse domestication in Kazakhstan Released
January 4, 2010
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Anthropology Abroad: Studying Women's Roles in the Military Graduate student Margie Serrato on her experiences leaving the familiar to explore the unfamiliar: summer research in South Korea Released
November 12, 2009
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The New Science of Learning Researchers find social aspects of learning important at all ages Released
September 11, 2009
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West Nile Virus: The Search for Answers in Chicago’s Suburbs The pattern of West Nile virus in Chicago’s suburbs may hold the answers to understanding this disease Released
August 11, 2009
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Unlocking the Secrets and Powers of the Brain Leading minds in neuroscience discuss what we know about how our brains work and where the field is headed Released
June 15, 2009
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Libraries, Food Banks Benefit From Transportation Modeling NSF CAREER awardee Karen Smilowitz applies the art of operations research to find optimal solutions to problems in the nonprofit sector Released
June 10, 2009
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Nanotechnology Video Wins Competition, Scores Big Hit on YouTube While nanotechnology is a field that is generally not well understood by the public, Ryan Miyakawa and fellow graduate students at the University of California Berkeley found a way to both enlighten and entertain non-scientists with this topic Released
May 11, 2009
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Changes in Altitude/Changes in Attitude: Scientists and Policymakers Share Views in the Treetops Excursion to a rainforest canopy creates a communication bridge between scientists and policymakers Released
April 13, 2009
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Fine-tuned Brains New research shows how musical training enhances an individual's ability to recognize emotion in sound Released
April 10, 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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More and More Scientists Serve Up Science for Mass Consumption Scientists use innovative, barrier-busting methods to educate the public and decision-makers about cutting-edge science Released
March 16, 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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Amazon Deforestation: Earth's Heart and Lungs Dismembered NSF-supported researchers explore the links between globalization, deforestation of Brazil’s Amazon region and the country’s dynamic cattle economy Released
January 23, 2009
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Respect for Sacred Values is Key to Conflict Resolution Ethical and religious beliefs can trump material gains in motivating human behavior Released
January 7, 2009
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A Crowded World Researchers use computer scenarios to study crowd behavior in time and space Released
December 18, 2008
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Financial Markets Grow 'Green' Companies Investors see 'green' firms as less risky, charge lower interest rates Released
October 7, 2008
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Economist Hedges Bets on Wildfires in California Social scientist Joanne Ho describes an interdisciplinary approach to researching the risks to residents, homes and firefighters in areas threatened by wildfires Released
September 8, 2008
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Violent Crime and Civic Engagement in Rural Communities Sociologist Matthew Lee designs a new conceptual model to study violence in rural settings Released
August 12, 2008
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Why People Live in Wildfire Zones University of Oregon psychology professor Paul Slovic and other researchers offer insight into understanding risks in a democratic society Released
July 2, 2008
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Predicting the Next Major Virus Peter Daszak, executive director of the Consortium for Conservation Medicine at Wildlife Trust, talks about the importance of research to better predict and prevent future devastating pandemics Released
June 30, 2008
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Chore Wars: Men, Women and Housework Study confirms wives do most household chores Released
April 28, 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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Seafood Makes Waves: Humans Leave Home Shellfish allowed humans to relocate to Australia and New Guinea 40,000 years earlier than first thought Released
October 17, 2007
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Helpful Robot Alters Family Life A relationship with your vacuum cleaner? Robotic vacuums are warming their way into homes and even taking on a personality for some families. Released
June 8, 2007
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Modern Technology Reveals Ancient Footpaths Buried in 2,500 Years Worth of Volcanic Ash Central-American villagers created sacred burial customs despite volcanic eruptions Released
March 13, 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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