The National Science Foundation expects it will be several weeks before disassembly of the telescope…
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The National Science Foundation (NSF), founded in 1950, is a U.S. government agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. By funding research projects, educational programs, and scientific initiatives, the NSF advances knowledge, innovation, and discovery to benefit society.
Following a review of engineering assessments that found damage to the Arecibo Observatory cannot be…
A new NSF-funded project is developing a model to help manufacturers pivot and produce personal…
Ogre-faced spiders, named for their massive eyes, hide during the day and hunt by night,…
Study suggests parts of the Sierra Nevadas formed in a “geologic instant,” more than twice…
By quieting the quantum whisper, we can now listen to the more subtle notes of…
Federal funding of new technology is crucial for astronomy, according to results of a study…
National Science Foundation awards proposal for space weather modeling. On a moonless night on August…
IAIFI will advance physics knowledge — from the smallest building blocks of nature to the…
A customizable smart window harnesses and manipulates solar power to save energy and cut costs.…
A USC Dornsife chemistry professor’s bet on a student proposal leads to new understanding of…
Study shows LIGO’s 40-kilogram (88 pounds) mirrors can move in response to tiny quantum effects,…
Removable adhesive could make it easier for surgeons to close up internal wounds. Last year,…
Automated tabletop machine could accelerate the development of novel drugs to treat cancer and other…
Material inspired by Japanese paper-cutting art could help to prevent falls in icy or slippery…
Ion-based technology may enable energy-efficient simulations of the brain’s learning process, for neural network AI…
MIT CSAIL researchers say improving computing technology after Moore’s Law will require more efficient software,…
An analysis of high-speed raindrops hitting biological surfaces such as feathers, plant leaves, and insect…