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NSF names two new Innovation Engines in North Carolina, announces $30 Million in new investments to region

NSF names two new Innovation Engines in North Carolina, announces $30 Million in new investments to region Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced two of the first-ever NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) as a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine and the North… Published January 26, 2024 at 08:00AM Read more at nsf.gov
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Giant sea salt aerosols play major role in Hawaii's coastal clouds, rain

Giant sea salt aerosols play major role in Hawaii's coastal clouds, rain Despite their tiny sizes, aerosols — such as sea salt, dust and ash — play a significant role in shaping weather and climate. These particles scatter light, act as the starting point for cloud formation and can even initiate or limit rainfall.Now, a… Published January 25, 2024 at 06:00AM Read more at nsf.gov
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Democratizing the future of AI R&D: NSF to launch National AI Research Resource pilot

Democratizing the future of AI R&D: NSF to launch National AI Research Resource pilot Alexandria, Virginia: Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation and collaborating agencies launched the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot, a first step towards realizing the vision for a shared research infrastructure… Published January 24, 2024 at 08:00AM Read more at nsf.gov
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Researchers invent new way to stretch diamond for better quantum bits

Researchers invent new way to stretch diamond for better quantum bits A future quantum network may become less of a stretch, thanks to researchers at the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory and Cambridge University.A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported team has announced a breakthrough in quantum… Published January 23, 2024 at 07:28AM Read more at nsf.gov
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This week with NSF Director Panchanathan

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan battled winter weather this week to deliver a keynote address at the IIT2024 Global Conference, pay a visit to India House and join a panel discussion at the U.S. Conference of Mayors… Published January 19, 2024 at 12:22PM Read more at nsf.gov
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Microplastics' shape determines how far they travel in the atmosphere

Microplastics' shape determines how far they travel in the atmosphere Just like the land and the ocean, the atmosphere is marred by a variety of pollutants. In recent years, a new form has been identified: micron-size microplastic debris that can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents.The debris'… Published January 18, 2024 at 06:00AM Read more at nsf.gov
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Combining cell types may lead to improved cardiac cell therapy following heart attack

Combining cell types may lead to improved cardiac cell therapy following heart attack Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other institutions have harnessed a combination of lab-grown cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle.The study, published in Circulation, addresses major challenges of using heart muscle cells… Published January 18, 2024 at 06:00AM Read more at nsf.gov
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