National Science Foundation - Where Discoveries Begin

Changes in nonextreme precipitation may have not-so-subtle consequences

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People of color exposed to more pollution from cars, trucks, power plants over 10 years

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Researchers develop spectroscopic 'science camera' system for smartphones

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Researchers set new bar for water-splitting, CO2-splitting techniques

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Why does rubbing a balloon on your hair make it stick?

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An eye towards islets

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Study finds that gravity, 'mechanical loading' are key to cartilage development

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Researchers devise microreactor to study formation of methane hydrate

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New bioimaging technique is fast and economical

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Discovery could lead to new catalyst design to reduce nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust

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Richard Dickinson to lead NSF Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems

Climate change projected to significantly increase harmful algal blooms in US freshwaters

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Test uses nanotechnology to quickly diagnose Zika virus

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New handheld spectral analyzer uses power of smartphone to detect disease

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New microscope technique reveals internal structure of live embryos

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Benefits of advanced wood-burning stoves greater than thought

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Microbot origami can capture, transport single cells

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From greenhouse gas to 3-D surface-microporous graphene

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Beware doping athletes! This sensor may be your downfall

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Projected precipitation increases are bad news for water quality

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Materials emitted by water pipe-repair method may pose health risks

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Shedding light deeper into the human brain

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Fungal spores harness physics to launch themselves

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Working around spinal injuries

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Rooftop concentrating photovoltaics win big over silicon in outdoor testing

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Soft and stretchy fabric-based sensors for wearable robots

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How do you build a metal nanoparticle?

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Spontaneous system follows rules of equilibrium

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Cutting the cost of ethanol, other biofuels and gasoline

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