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Engineers examine the mechanical forces that influence cell development

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Scientist observes nanodroplets of water turning into ice

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Camera the size of a salt grain captures clear, full color images

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New hydrogel is as strong as spider silk and sticky as mussel foot protein

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Nanotechnology reveals newly detected cancer cell defense mechanism

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Retired electric vehicle batteries could be used to store renewable energy

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Researchers use new approach to calibrate soft robotic exosuit to an individual

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Researchers conduct first study of passive solar energy as a residential heat source

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'Zapping' untreated water gets rid of more waterborne viruses

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New technology uses body heat to power a wearable fever detector

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Breath test detects severe COVID-19 infection in seconds

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Photonic chip that isolates light could end size limitations in quantum computing and devices

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Winged microchip is smallest-ever human-made flying structure

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Are there disinfection byproducts in that cup of tea?

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NSF invests in reviewer development to advance innovation

Novel analysis finds new mechanism underlying red blood cell aging

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Advanced model and field data add up to better cover crop management

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DNA sensor quickly determines whether viruses are infectious

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New filtering method promises safer drinking water, improved industrial production

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Engineers grow pancreatic 'organoids' that mimic the real thing

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Research shows scale models effective for predicting storm damage to wood-frame buildings

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Measuring electric current in soil could provide answers on soil health

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Engineering the elimination of end-of-life plastic waste

Scientists discover novel thermoelectric material

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Glass sponges contain properties that may advance the design of ships, planes and skyscrapers

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NSF invests in engineering research to remove PFAS from the environment

Big data-derived tool facilitates closer monitoring of recovery from natural disasters

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Jeanne VanBriesen to lead the NSF Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems

Robotic neck brace can help analyze cancer treatment impacts

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José Zayas-Castro to lead the NSF Division of Engineering Education and Centers