NSF director underscores 'CHIPS & Science Act' opportunities in visit to Washington state

NSF director underscores 'CHIPS & Science Act' opportunities in visit to Washington state
U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan spoke at a press conference at the University of Washington in Seattle. Director Panchanathan was joined by Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and leaders from Washington state higher education…

Published April 05, 2023 at 08:40PM
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Quantum 'shock absorbers' allow perovskite to exhibit superfluorescence at room temperature

Quantum 'shock absorbers' allow perovskite to exhibit superfluorescence at room temperature
Picture a school of fish swimming in unison or the synchronized flashing of fireflies — examples of collective behavior in nature. When similar collective behavior happens in the quantum world, it leads to processes such as superconductivity…

Published April 05, 2023 at 02:26PM
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Sea-level rise poses particular risk for Asian megacities

Sea-level rise poses particular risk for Asian megacities
Sea-level rise this century may disproportionately affect certain Asian megacities as well as western tropical Pacific islands and the western Indian Ocean, according to new research that looks at the effects of natural sea-level fluctuations on the…

Published April 05, 2023 at 02:31PM
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Scientists design solar roofs to harvest energy for greenhouses

Scientists design solar roofs to harvest energy for greenhouses
As countries around the globe seek new energy sources, renewable energy options such as solar panels are in high demand. However, solar panels can take up significant space and are often difficult to scale. Enter the new field of agrivoltaics, which…

Published April 04, 2023 at 03:02PM
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Wheeled robot measures leaf angles to help breed better corn plants

Wheeled robot measures leaf angles to help breed better corn plants
Researchers at North Carolina State University and Iowa State University have demonstrated an automated technology capable of accurately measuring the angle of leaves on corn plants in the field. The U.S. National Science Foundation-supported…

Published April 04, 2023 at 03:02PM
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Ocean surface tipping point could accelerate climate change

Ocean surface tipping point could accelerate climate change
The oceans help limit global warming by soaking up carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. But scientists have discovered that intense warming in the future could lessen that ability, leading to even more severe warming. The U.S. National Science Foundation…

Published April 03, 2023 at 02:38PM
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Biologists, chemical engineers collaborate to reveal complex cellular process inside petunias

Biologists, chemical engineers collaborate to reveal complex cellular process inside petunias
Flowers emit scent chemicals called volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Now, a Purdue University team has published a paper in Nature Communications identifying for the first time a protein that plays a key role in helping petunias emit floral…

Published April 03, 2023 at 02:40PM
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