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)...
Researchers demystify polymer binders to pave way for better sulfide solid-state electrolyte membranes
Using a polymer to make a strong yet springy thin film, scientists led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are speeding the...
Structured science syntheses to inform decision making on federal public lands
The USGS, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnered to develop a new type of science product: the structured science synthesis....
‘Waffle homes’ fill in residential data gaps
Human geography researchers use residential census data and open-source information to create models of populations across the globe. However, census data for some parts of...
Work toward a cleaner way to purify critical metals
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Rare-earth elements are everywhere in modern life, found in everything from the smart device you’re reading this on to the LED lightbulbs...
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...
Protecting electric grid health with drone-based power line inspection
The demonstration proved that humans don’t have to be directly involved with this level of grid monitoring, said lead researcher Peter Fuhr, who also leads the...
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...
Dr. Irene Duhart Long
When this picture was taken in July 1994, Dr. Irene Duhart Long was director of the Biomedical Operations and Research Office at NASA's Kennedy Space...