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Published on December 11, 2024 - 20:15 GMT

New survey tracks R&D spending inside federal facilities, highlighting research in government labs

A new annual survey from the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NSF NCSES) sheds light on research and development performed by the federal government. The survey, called the "Federal Facilities …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 01:05 GMT

Research team discovers seven new dark comets, identifies 2 types based on orbit and size

A team of researchers has uncovered seven new dark comets in the solar system. In addition to doubling the number of known dark comets, the researchers have identified two distinct types based on differences in their orbit and size. Published in the …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 19:42 GMT

Statement from NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan on the release of the U.S. Extremely Large Telescope External Evaluation Panel ...

The U.S. National Science Foundation is grateful to the panel of independent experts commissioned to evaluate the readiness of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), components of the U.S. Extremely Large Telescopes (U.S.- …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 19:41 GMT

At what age do children begin identifying with STEM? The answer is younger than we thought

Much of early childhood development is well-documented and understood. For example, most parents know that children have favorite foods, colors and toys by the ages of two or three. And children begin developing their ideas about themselves and the world …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 16:09 GMT

3 areas where NSF is supporting STEM research and education in tribal nations

Across America, Indigenous communities are working to advance programs that honor their people's cultural, societal and economic values. One of the ways that the U.S. National Science Foundation supports this is through Tribal Enterprise Advancement ( …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 00:47 GMT

The National Secure Data Service Demonstration Project builds steam in year 2

In response to the "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022," the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) is continuing its investment in the National Secure Data Service Demonstration Project (NSDS-D …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 03:10 GMT

NSF announces funding opportunity to train and expand the U.S. workforce across a range of key technologies

The NSF ExLENT program offers all Americans opportunities to gain the skills needed to succeed in key technologies and prepare them to enter the workforce. The U.S National Science Foundation directorates for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF …

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Published on November 26, 2024 - 23:21 GMT

Researchers call for sustainable governance as groundwater resources become scarce

In recent decades, the Western United States has faced a mounting environmental crisis: the depletion of groundwater resources. This pressing issue, driven by unsustainable agricultural practices and increasing demands for food production, underscores the …

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Published on November 26, 2024 - 03:08 GMT

A novel method to shed light on heat waves

A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher developed a machine learning model that uses data stored in paleoclimate archives, such as tree rings, to investigate how shifts in climate impact atmospheric blocking, a weather phenomenon linked to …

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Published on November 7, 2024 - 23:13 GMT

Creating a buzz about bee nest symmetry

Mirroring the mechanisms that make human faces and bodies — and those of many multicellular organisms — symmetrical, bee colonies build symmetrical nests when they are placed on either side of a double-sided comb. The finding, published in Current Biology …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 23:56 GMT

 NSF Arecibo C3 opening moved to 2025, aligning with NSF's 75th anniversary commemorations

The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced that the official opening of the NSF Arecibo Center for Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Science Education, Computational Skills, and Community Engagement (NSF Arecibo C3) will be moved to 2025. The …

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Published on October 30, 2024 - 20:03 GMT

NSF names three new I-Corps Hubs expanding the National Innovation Network across the U.S.

The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced the addition of three new NSF Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps™) Hubs that will scale the NSF-led National Innovation Network (NIN), accelerating the translation of discoveries into new solutions that …

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Published on October 30, 2024 - 20:03 GMT

A remarkable fossil assemblage gets a new interpretation

A team of paleontologists recently discovered that an ancient seascape known for its diverse assemblage of exceptionally preserved fossils represents an unexpected oceanic setting, placing the fossils in an environmental context that is dramatically …

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Published on October 25, 2024 - 02:04 GMT

Sounding the alarm: Fire's speed is more threatening than its size

Most news reports about wildfires include the number of acres a given fire has burned, but according to a new study by U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers, they should also note how fast the fire is moving. The research found that fast- …

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Published on October 24, 2024 - 17:19 GMT

Supporting women in ocean sciences

The U.S. National Science Foundation, in collaboration with Every Page Foundation (EPF), is excited to announce 22 women science leaders as the 2024 NSF-EPF Ocean Decade Champions. Each champion is associated with a project funded by the NSF Coastlines …

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Published on October 24, 2024 - 17:19 GMT

Lead pollution in a remote Tibetan glacier reveals far-reaching human activities

The Tibetan Plateau's glaciers are among the world's most remote and untouched places. Researchers say these ice fields provide water for millions of people and play a vital environmental role. Now, geoscientists funded by the U.S. National Science …

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Published on October 22, 2024 - 01:30 GMT

Snakes don't go with their gut, they regenerate it

Humans aren't capable of regrowing limbs like some salamanders or full organs like some snails and zebrafish, but we do renew some of our cells, including the absorptive lining of our intestines. In contrast to the relatively minor turnover of cells …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

Dead coral skeletons left by bleaching events hinder reef recovery

Coral reefs are like underwater cities, with myriad species forming a thriving ocean metropolis. That complexity, however, can hinder a reef's survival, scientists funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation have found. After bleaching events, the …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

Surfing atmospheric waves with tiny satellites

A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported team is designing and building three identical CubeSats, or shoebox-sized satellites, to study space weather and demonstrate new technologies. The CubeSats are part of the Space Weather Atmospheric …

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Published on October 17, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

Pesticides affect the health of wild bees, important plant pollinators

Native wild bees native play a critical role in ecosystems, pollinating countless plant species, including agricultural crops. Pollination from wild and managed bees benefits some 75% of crop species and 88% of flowering plant species. Now, scientists …

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