NSF invests in BioFoundries to drive advances across science and engineering
The U.S. National Science Foundation has made five awards totaling $75 million to support the creation of five biofoundries that will spur innovation, provide tools...
Astronomers make the highest-resolution radio observations ever
The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, a global network of radio telescopes funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and international partners, has achieved the highest...
U.S. National Science Foundation investing $14.5M in inaugural Innovation in Two-Year College in STEM Education awards
The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $14.5 million in the inaugural set of awards through its Innovation in Two-Year College in STEM Education (ITYC)...
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
Last week, the U.S. National Science Foundation made major strides in research, innovation and conservation, marked by key announcements and engagement with the National Advisory...
Resilitix supports Beryl emergency response efforts with NSF-supported digital twin technology
Hurricane Beryl hit Houston, Texas, on Sunday, July 7, causing death and injury and leaving more than two million people suffering power outages and structural...
‘Quantum coherence’ survives in ultracold molecules
Scientists are hot on the trail of a process called quantum coherence, the ability of particles to maintain phase relationships and exist in multiple states...
NSF selects David B. Berkowitz as new assistant director for the Mathematics and Physical Sciences Directorate
The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected David B. Berkowitz as assistant director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), starting September 9, 2024. Berkowitz will manage...
New NSF centers will take a multidisciplinary approach to pandemic prediction and prevention
Early detection and prevention of potential pandemics — whether they affect humans, animals or plants — are vital to the health, economy and security of...
Rising water levels benefit all
Conserving water flow to the Great Salt Lake in Utah will reduce dust exposure for all residents, especially those who are Hispanic, Pacific Islander and...
NSF announces 4 new Engineering Research Centers focused on biotechnology, manufacturing, robotics and sustainability
Engineering innovations transform our lives and energize the economy. The U.S. National Science Foundation announces a five-year investment of $104 million, with a potential 10-year...