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Princeton geneticist solves long-standing finch beak mystery

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Fossil discovery adds to understanding of how geological changes affected evolution of mammalian life

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How one tough shrub could help fight hunger in Africa

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Little supernova is big discovery: The origin of binary neutron stars

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Dying star emits a whisper

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Statement on the Nobel Prize in Physics 2018

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Research brief: A look at 377 metros -- can local food product meet local household demand?

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Large stretches of coral reefs can be rehabilitated

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Adoption of green stormwater infrastructure rises after floods

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NSF announces new measures to protect research community from harassment

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NSF: Next steps against harassment

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A trick of the light

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Got an idea for science and engineering research? Send it to the NSF 2026 Idea Machine

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Orphaned elephants have a tougher social life

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NSF international MULTIPLIER program completes first expedition

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ASU study finds animals can use muscle as an internal water source

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National Ocean Month: NSF's role in ocean science spans the globe

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New study reveals the function of a mysterious component of the inner ear

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Study signals dramatic change in way ancient diets are calculated

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Paving the way for safer, smaller batteries and fuel cells

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New control strategy helps reap maximum power from wind farms

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Thin film converts heat from electronics into energy

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Topsy-turvy currents key to removing nitrate from streams, UCI-led study finds

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Tracking endangered mammals with the leeches that feed on them

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Water rescue robot EMILY gets some help from the sky

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Seasonal patterns in the Amazon explained

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NSF announces changes to overseas offices

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