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NSF Discovering Our Universe' gallery to open July 1

The new "U.S. National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe" gallery is opening to the public July 1 at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., in celebration of…
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Podcast: The future of quantum cryptography

Secure information is essential in the digital exchanges of modern life. NSF-supported professor Vinod Vaikuntanathan discusses quantum cryptography and the future of encryption.
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Podcast: Brain-computer interface controls exoskeleton

Payam Heydari discusses a breakthrough brain-computer interface that controls a robotic exoskeleton, technology that could transform the lives of people living with spinal cord injuries...
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NSF selects five additional teams in National Quantum Virtual Laboratory design competition

The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected five new teams to design experimental quantum technologies, from networks that can ferry fragile quantum information across long distances to sensors…
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NSF statement on Executive Order: Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation

The U.S. National Science Foundation supports the Administration’s commitment to securing American leadership in quantum information science and technology. This executive order reflects a clear-eyed…
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Update on Ocean Observatories Initiative

The U.S. National Science Foundation appreciates the concerns raised by the range of stakeholders that have informed us they rely on data from the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). Effective…
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Podcast: Combating antibiotic resistance with AI

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Kevin Minbiole discusses his work using artificial intelligence systems to discover new compounds to fight drug resistant bacteria...
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Podcast: Bringing quantum concepts into classrooms

Erica Carlson and Muhsin Menekse discuss how their collaboration is inspiring the next generation of STEM workforce through a quantum education program...
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NSF-supported teams advanced through the Presidential AI Challenge, with North Carolina teacher named national champion

A team supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and sponsored by North Carolina State University emerged as a national champion of the inaugural...
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