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Many stars and galaxies including two spiral galaxies and three merging galaxies.

Ever-changing universe revealed in first imagery from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory

From distant stars and galaxies to asteroids whizzing through the solar system, this next-generation facility unveils its first imagery and brings the night sky to life like never before...

June 23, 2025

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Comet 3I/ATLAS streaks across a dense star field

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS observed by NSF-funded Gemini North telescope

Using the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have captured an image of comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object that was first detected on…

July 17, 2025

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New AI model could revolutionize U.S manufacturing

Artificial intelligence has transformed fields like medicine and finance, but it hasn't gained much traction in manufacturing. Factories present a…

July 17, 2025

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Voltage Park joins NSF-led National AI Research Resource pilot to expand access to advanced computing

The U.S. National Science Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Voltage Park in support of the National Artificial Intelligence…

July 16, 2025

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Podcast: The unnatural nature of metamaterials

Metamaterials are a special class of engineered materials, designed to have properties not found in nature. Glaucio Paulino, a professor at Princeton…

July 15, 2025

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AI that delivers smarter glucose predictions without compromising privacy

Managing diabetes is a daily challenge faced by nearly 40 million Americans. It involves tracking food intake, timing medication and engaging in…

July 14, 2025

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Garrett Asper prepares a multi-rotor drone for a series of test flights

NSF Graduate Research Fellow contribution to flight could aid disaster relief

With the devastating hurricanes that swept the southeastern United States at the end of 2024, new and better ways to get critical supplies to disaster…

July 9, 2025

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Podcast: Training artificial intelligence

Mingyi Hong, a professor at the University of Minnesota and NSF-funded researcher, discusses AI reinforcement learning strategies and the challenges…

July 9, 2025

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NSF advances 29 semifinalists in the second NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition

The U.S. National Science Foundation  Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced the 29 semifinalists advancing to the next stage of…

July 8, 2025

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