Scientists edge toward scalable quantum simulations on a photonic chip

Scientists edge toward scalable quantum simulations on a photonic chip
Scientists have made an important step toward developing computers advanced enough to simulate complex natural phenomena at the quantum level. While these types of simulations are too cumbersome or outright impossible for classical computers to…

Published August 24, 2023 at 01:30PM
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Robotic glove that 'feels' lends a hand to relearn playing piano after a stroke

Robotic glove that 'feels' lends a hand to relearn playing piano after a stroke
For people who have suffered neurotrauma such as a stroke, everyday tasks can be extremely challenging because of decreased coordination and strength. These problems have spurred the development of robotic devices to help enhance their abilities…

Published August 24, 2023 at 01:30PM
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Quantum-scale sensors to yield human-scale benefits with new backing from NSF

Quantum-scale sensors to yield human-scale benefits with new backing from NSF
A new breed of sensors may one day allow doctors to pinpoint infections inside individual cells, or geologists to find subterranean mineral deposits without lifting a shovel. Bringing such innovations to fruition is the goal of 18 research teams…

Published August 22, 2023 at 03:00PM
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Is our phosphorus use sustainable?

Is our phosphorus use sustainable?
A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported study finds that most phosphorus stakeholders — representing a wide swath of industry, agriculture, environmental and policy interests — have significant doubts about the long-term sustainability of…

Published August 22, 2023 at 01:30PM
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Insights into how the brain processes and stores words we hear

Insights into how the brain processes and stores words we hear
Neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center say the brain's auditory lexicon, a catalog of verbal language, is located in front of the primary auditory cortex, not behind it — a finding that challenges previous understanding of this area…

Published August 22, 2023 at 01:30PM
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U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Science Foundation announce first cohort in the NSF INTERN program to support growth of the geothermal energy workforce

U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Science Foundation announce first cohort in the NSF INTERN program to support growth of the geothermal energy workforce
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. National Science Foundation announced the first cohort of geothermal interns in the NSF INTERN program. Through this collaboration — the first activity coordinated under the NSF-DOE Memorandum of…

Published August 21, 2023 at 06:00PM
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Researchers grow precise arrays of nanoLEDs

Researchers grow precise arrays of nanoLEDs
Halide perovskites are a family of materials that have attracted attention for their superior optoelectronic properties and potential applications in devices such as high-performance solar cells, light-emitting diodes and lasers. These materials have…

Published August 17, 2023 at 01:30PM
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Dissolving cardiac device monitors, treats heart disease

Dissolving cardiac device monitors, treats heart disease
Nearly 700,000 people in the United States die from heart disease every year, and one-third of those deaths result from complications in the first weeks or months following a traumatic heart-related event. To help prevent those deaths, U.S. National…

Published August 17, 2023 at 01:30PM
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More institutions to participate in quantum science and engineering with $38M from NSF

More institutions to participate in quantum science and engineering with $38M from NSF
The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $38 million to expand its support for quantum information science and engineering (QISE). From advancing the ways in which we create sustainable energy to improving cyber security, NSF's Expanding…

Published August 15, 2023 at 03:00PM
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New insights into the structural changes associated with osteoarthritis

New insights into the structural changes associated with osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common degenerative joint disease, affecting 22% of adults over age 40 globally. Although the condition has been extensively studied, the molecular changes associated with osteoarthritis remain unclear. In a new study…

Published August 15, 2023 at 01:33PM
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Displays controlled by flexible fins and liquid droplets more versatile, efficient than LED screens

Displays controlled by flexible fins and liquid droplets more versatile, efficient than LED screens
Flexible displays that can change color, convey information and even send veiled messages via infrared radiation are now possible, thanks to new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported…

Published August 15, 2023 at 01:36PM
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NSF Director Panchanathan meets with OSTP Director Prabhakar at the University of Nevada, Reno

NSF Director Panchanathan meets with OSTP Director Prabhakar at the University of Nevada, Reno
On August 11, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan joined White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar at the University Nevada, Reno, for a roundtable discussion and to highlight an…

Published August 11, 2023 at 07:50PM
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Seismologists peer into Earth's inner core

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…

Published August 10, 2023 at 02:32PM
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To make drinking water safer, researcher investigates microbial communities living in pipes

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…

Published August 10, 2023 at 02:28PM
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NSF Celebrates First Anniversary of CHIPS and Science Act

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…

Published August 09, 2023 at 03:49PM
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NSF uses Rules of Life research to address societal challenges, from clean water to climate change

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…

Published August 08, 2023 at 03:00PM
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Tracking ships' icy paths amid climate change

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…

Published August 08, 2023 at 02:48PM
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Climate change impact on extreme weather events

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…

Published August 08, 2023 at 02:50PM
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'Crushing' chemical innovations at the heart of newly expanded NSF center

'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…

Published August 08, 2023 at 01:00PM
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NSF announces 11 EPSCoR Track-2 awards to bolster innovative and adaptive research infrastructure for climate change research

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…

Published August 07, 2023 at 02:00PM
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This week with NSF Director Panchanathan

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan welcomed U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Elizabeth Frawley Bagley to NSF headquarters. Discussions centered around scaling up bilateral collaboration between the U.S. and Brazil, a critical partner to NSF…

Published August 04, 2023 at 05:18PM
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Biodegradable ultrasound opens the blood-brain barrier

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…

Published August 03, 2023 at 01:34PM
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Plate tectonics not required for the emergence of life

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…

Published August 03, 2023 at 01:29PM
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NSF announces International Multilateral Partnerships for Resilient Education and Science System in Ukraine

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…

Published August 02, 2023 at 04:23PM
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NSF Regional Innovation Engines program selects 16 teams for the final round of competition

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…

Published August 02, 2023 at 02:00PM
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Researchers tune thermal conductivity of materials 'on the fly' for more energy-efficient devices

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…

Published August 01, 2023 at 02:11PM
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