Seismologists peer into Earth's inner core
At the center the Earth is a solid metal ball, a kind of " planet within a planet, " whose existence makes life on the surface possible. How Earth ' s inner core formed, grew and evolved over time remains a mystery, one that U.S. National Science … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 10, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
To make drinking water safer, researcher investigates microbial communities living in pipes
An engineer at West Virginia University is working to solve the unknowns about microorganisms growing inside pipes that bring drinking water to homes and businesses. Supported by a U.S. National Science Foundation grant, researcher Emily Garner has … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 10, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
NSF Celebrates First Anniversary of CHIPS and Science Act
" For over 70 years, the U.S. National Science Foundation has advanced the frontiers of the full spectrum of science and engineering research and innovation. On August 9, 2022, President Biden signed into law the " CHIPS and Science Act, " landmark … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 9, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
NSF uses Rules of Life research to address societal challenges, from clean water to climate change
The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced funding for 12 projects under the Using the Rules of Life to Address Societal Challenges program. Totaling over $27 million in investment, this funding supports the use of knowledge learned from … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 8, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
Climate change impact on extreme weather events
In a paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists investigate the effects of climate change on exacerbating compounding heat and drought situations. The U.S. National Science Foundation-supported findings offer new … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 8, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
Tracking ships' icy paths amid climate change
There has been much buzz about the warming planet ' s melting Arctic region opening shipping routes and lengthening travel seasons in ocean passageways that ice once blocked. Expanded fishing, trade and tourism is envisioned. Operative word: Envisioned … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 8, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
' Crushing' chemical innovations at the heart of newly expanded NSF center
Understanding the atomic-scale mysteries of " crushing " chemistry is the goal of an expanding research center with a newly awarded $20 million investment from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Managed by Texas A&M University, NSF ' s Center for the … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 8, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
NSF announces 11 EPSCoR Track-2 awards to bolster innovative and adaptive research infrastructure for climate change research
" I ' m thrilled to announce this year ' s EPSCoR Track-2 awards, which will strengthen community and regional efforts to understand the impacts of a changing climate and enhance the resilience of disproportionately affected communities. By addressing … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 7, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
Discussions centered around scaling up bilateral collaboration between the U.S. and Brazil, a critical partner to NSF … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 4, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
Biodegradable ultrasound opens the blood-brain barrier
A new, biodegradable ultrasound far more powerful than previous devices could make brain cancers more treatable, University of Connecticut researchers report in Science Advances. The study was supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. When … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 3, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
Plate tectonics not required for the emergence of life
Scientists have taken a journey back in time to unlock the mysteries of Earth ' s early history using tiny mineral crystals called zircons to study plate tectonics billions of years ago. The research sheds light on the conditions that existed in early … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 3, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
NSF announces International Multilateral Partnerships for Resilient Education and Science System in Ukraine
The U.S. National Science Foundation joined national funding organizations from five European countries for the signing of a memorandum of understanding announcing a new partnership initiative. The new memorandum outlines a research initiative called … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 2, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
NSF Regional Innovation Engines program selects 16 teams for the final round of competition
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced 16 finalists for the first-ever NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) competition, spanning a range of key technology areas and societal and economic challenges highlighted in the " CHIPS and … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 2, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
Researchers tune thermal conductivity of materials'on the fly' for more energy-efficient devices
A team led by University of Minnesota scientists and engineers has discovered a new method for tuning the thermal conductivity of materials to control heat flow " on the fly. " Their tuning range is the highest ever recorded among one-step processes in … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 1, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
New artificial intelligence program could help treat hypertension
For the nearly half of Americans with hypertension, it ' s a potential death sentence; it increases the risk of stroke and chronic heart failure. While it ' s relatively easy to prevent or moderate if caught early — eat well, exercise more, consume less… (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - August 1, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news
