National Science Foundation

New NSF program seeks to engage minority serving institutions in artificial intelligence research The U.S. National Science Foundation — in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate; U.S Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture; National Institute of Standards and… Published December 28, 2022 at 11:26AM Read more at nsf.gov

Statement by Director Sethuraman Panchanathan on the NSF Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations The landmark bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act enacted earlier this year set out a bold vision for the future of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) that sought to strengthen NSF’s support of fundamental research, engage the missing millions… Published December 23, 2022 at 11:48AM Read more at nsf.gov

A hard pill bug to swallow: First X-rays of frog feeding show how they consume prey The phrase "to swallow one's tongue" has been around since at least the 1880s and has been repurposed in several languages to mean everything from falling silent to a general feeling of fear. While it's anatomically impossible for a human to swallow… Published December 19, 2022 at 07:00AM Read more at nsf.gov

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan "How do we ensure accessibility (and) inclusivity in all its forms?" NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan posed this question during the White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence, brought in collaboration by the White House Office of Science… Published December 16, 2022 at 12:30PM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF appoints Charles 'Chuck' Barber as chief diversity and inclusion officer The U.S. National Science Foundation has appointed Charles "Chuck" Barber to serve as chief diversity and inclusion officer, a newly created role included in the CHIPS and Science Act. In this role, Barber will serve as NSF's senior advisor… Published December 14, 2022 at 11:15AM Read more at nsf.gov

Scientists characterize sea spray particles that form ice crystals in high altitude clouds There are many sources of ice-forming particles in the atmosphere, but sea spray aerosols, or SSAs, are a significant source of ice-nucleating particles, or INPs. What SSAs are composed of, how they affect cloud formation, and how they may affect… Published December 14, 2022 at 07:40AM Read more at nsf.gov

Earth can regulate its own temperature over millennia, new study finds The Earth's climate has undergone big changes, from global volcanism to planet-cooling ice ages and dramatic shifts in solar radiation. And yet life, for the last 3.7 billion years, has kept on beating. Now, a U.S. National Science Foundation… Published December 14, 2022 at 07:46AM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF spurs use-inspired research and technology development to address food and nutrition security challenges The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a $11 million investment to address challenges related to food and nutrition security. NSF has selected 16 multidisciplinary teams for Phase 1 of the Convergence Accelerator program’s Track J: Food… Published December 13, 2022 at 11:21AM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF to sustain the world's most powerful magnet lab through 2027 The U.S. National Science Foundation will invest an additional $195.5 million over the next five years in NSF’s National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. This investment maintains the National MagLab as a world-class facility, providing researchers… Published December 13, 2022 at 08:36AM Read more at nsf.gov

Antarctic summer thaw starts earlier, ends later than previously believed New research by Colgate University scientists changes the understanding of seasonal thawing in parts of Antarctica. Summer thawing occurs nearly a month earlier and stays thawed for a full two months longer, researchers have found. The U.S. National… Published December 13, 2022 at 07:04AM Read more at nsf.gov

Study shows full decarbonization of U.S. aviation sector is within grasp Every day, 45,000 planes fly across the United States, carrying some 1.7 million passengers. Aviation dominates a frequent traveler's individual contribution to climate change and yet is one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonize. The United… Published December 13, 2022 at 07:06AM Read more at nsf.gov

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan Partnerships advancing American innovation, collaborations with foreign delegations, celebrations of legacy — this week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan focused on how collaboration can lead to transformation. The director, São Paolo Research… Published December 12, 2022 at 08:13AM Read more at nsf.gov

The impact of the U.S. beef network on water resources As food systems in the U.S. become more interconnected and complex, products — beef products in particular — often impact the environment in previously unknown ways. Water is needed throughout the entire food supply, but the beef industry is the… Published December 12, 2022 at 07:25AM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF 2022 Research Security Training for the United States Research Community awardees announced Research security is integral to national security. Addressing knowledge gaps, strengthening training in research security, managing and mitigating risk in international collaborations, and adhering to research security best practices help safeguard… Published December 09, 2022 at 10:01AM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF accelerates use-inspired solutions for persons with disabilities The U.S. National Science Foundation is building upon basic research to accelerate solutions that enhance opportunities for persons with disabilities. With an investment of $11.8 million, NSF’s Convergence Accelerator selected 16 multidisciplinary… Published December 09, 2022 at 08:04AM Read more at nsf.gov

New $20 million program promotes capacity building to broaden participation in regional innovation ecosystems The U.S. National Science Foundation announced Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity, or EPIIC, a new $20 million program encouraging minority-serving institutions, two-year institutions, primarily undergraduate institutions, and… Published December 08, 2022 at 02:34PM Read more at nsf.gov

Endangered Devils Hole pupfish is one of the most inbred animals known As its name implies, the Devils Hole pupfish lives in a truly hellish environment. Confined to a single deep limestone cave in Nevada's Mojave Desert, 263 of the fish live in water that hovers around 93 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, with food… Published December 06, 2022 at 07:11AM Read more at nsf.gov

Physics of disaster: How mudslides move In early December 2017, the Thomas Fire ravaged nearly 300,000 acres of Southern California. The intense heat of the flames not only killed trees and vegetation on the hillsides above Montecito, but vaporized their roots as well. A month later, in… Published December 05, 2022 at 07:24AM Read more at nsf.gov

Do electric scooters reduce car use? Banning scooters may reduce sidewalk congestion and keep would-be riders and pedestrians safer, but it comes at a cost, according to a new study by Georgia Tech researchers. In research examining the impact of Atlanta's 2019 ban on e-scooters and e… Published December 05, 2022 at 07:27AM Read more at nsf.gov

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan How can strategic and intentional investments spread innovation across every community and demographic? This is the question that NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan asked of himself and others in a whirlwind week. On Monday, Clemson University… Published December 02, 2022 at 08:17AM Read more at nsf.gov