Black holes feed faster than previously expected
A Northwestern University-led study supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation is changing the way astrophysicists understand the feeding habits of supermassive black holes. While previous researchers have hypothesized that black holes feed … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 31, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

Scientists develop method to detect deadly infectious diseases
Researchers funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation have developed a way of detecting the early onset of deadly infectious diseases by using a test so ultrasensitive that it could someday revolutionize medical approaches to epidemics. The test … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 31, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

NSF announces $16M to strengthen and diversify artificial intelligence research capacity
The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced the latest recipients of the Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships (ExpandAI) program. The $16.3 million investment seeks to advance artificial intelligence innovation … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 31, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

NSF Statement on White House ’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
" As the primary federal investor in non-defense artificial intelligence research, the U.S. National Science Foundation is driving cutting-edge research that is expanding our understanding of AI concepts and techniques, accelerating trustworthy AI … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 30, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
" NSF remains committed to investing in the scientists, engineers, inventors and students that will lead to the next generation of key innovations that unravel mysteries, solve pressing problems, and drive our nation ' s economic and national security. " … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 27, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

Genetically modified bacteria break down plastics in saltwater
Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. The modified organism can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a contributor to microplastic pollution in oceans that is used in everything … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 26, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea-ice algae
In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, the sun barely rises. As seawater freezes it rejects salts, creating pockets of extra-salty brine where microbes live in winter. In … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 26, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

NSF congratulates the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients
Today, President Joe Biden announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation — the nation ' s highest honors for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science, technology … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 24, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

New research explains " Atlantification " of the Arctic Ocean
New research by an international team of scientists describes the causes for the stalled trend in Arctic Ocean sea-ice loss since 2007. The findings indicate that stronger declines in sea ice will occur when an atmospheric feature known as the Arctic … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 24, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

Verbal nonsense reveals limitations of AI chatbots
Artificial intelligence chatbots use large language models to generate responses that seemingly mimic the way humans use and understand language, but a new study shows that these models remain vulnerable to mistaking nonsense for natural language … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 24, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

New report identifies pathways to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in key technology areas
A network of universities funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation completed a yearlong, nearly $4 million pilot effort with the release of a report – Securing America’s Future: A Framework for Critical Technology Assessment – on how to enable… (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 24, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

NSF Statement on the U.S. Economic Development Administration ’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hub designees
" The U.S. National Science Foundation applauds the U.S. Economic Development Administration on its announcement today of Regional Technology and Innovation Hub designees. Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act, NSF and EDA share a critical mission to … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 23, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan reiterated the agency ' s mission and goals of diversifying the U.S. STEM workforce enterprise, recruiting and retaining new talent, and expanding partnerships and program collaborations around the world … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 20, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

NSF funds 12 projects to advance open and equitable research in the geosciences
The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $10.4 million to advance open and equitable research in the geosciences, in alignment with the goals of the federal 2023 Year of Open Science. Through its new Geosciences Open Science Ecosystem (GEO … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 20, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news

A lightweight wearable device helps users navigate with a tap on the wrist
Engineers at Rice University have developed a fabric-based wearable device that " taps " a user ' s wrist with pressurized air, helping them navigate to their destination. Users correctly interpreted which direction the device was telling them to go an … (Source: NSF News)
Source: NSF News - October 19, 2023 Category: Science Authors: NSF Source Type: news