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NSF joins federal partners in announcing update to national AI research and development strategic plan

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NSF-supported Frontera named 5th fastest supercomputer in the world

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Early-season hurricanes result in greater transmission of mosquito-borne infectious disease

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NSF Prize Competitions

Special Report

Collision-detecting suitcase, wayfinding app help blind people navigate airports

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First smartphone app that can hear ear infections in children

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Genetic testing has a data problem. New software can help

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Data scientists map the supply chains of every U.S. city

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Using light to move wireless data faster

Discovery Files

Statement on executive order to maintain American leadership in artificial intelligence

Press Statement

Help NSF get to South by Southwest!

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Women’s History Month: The science of broadening participation of women in STEM

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How NSF honors America's educators

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8 ways the National Science Foundation supports our troops

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Note from the director: Broadening participation through NSF INCLUDES

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Maryland school district showcases computer science education at all levels

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'Belonging' can help keep talented female students in STEM classes

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Flood forecasting gets major upgrade

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Using data to better understand climate change

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Turn your eyes to the skies for the latest explorers

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Computer programming made easier

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Calculating solutions to combat Zika

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Researcher ethicist Q&A: 5 considerations for a transforming society

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Beautiful fractals help solve ‘wiggly’ problems

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Tackling intractable computing problems

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For 2016 Week of Making, highlighting connections between informal STEM environments and learning

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What can an undergrad learn from a robot?

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Service robots are coming to help us

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A Foundation for Robotics: Designing cooperative, intelligent systems of the future

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Infographic: The making of a collaborative robot

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