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NSF selects Arthur Lupia to head Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate

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Statement on National Academies sexual harassment study

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A better statistical estimation of known Syrian war victims

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Study finds growing wealth gap between seniors and families with children

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Mother’s Day Q&A: Science to help mothers in the workforce

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NSF announces 2018 winners for Generation Nano: Superheroes Inspired by Science

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

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Smart cities and communities conference features NSF-funded researchers working with local community partners

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Pride tops guilt as a motivator for environmental decisions

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Failure to understand risks may lead to dangerous delay in seeking medical care

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NSF makes new awards to advance Science of Learning

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A neighborhood's quality influences children's behaviors through teens, study suggests

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NSF, NIH and USDA make new awards to combat infectious diseases

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OPEC added billions to cost of oil production, new research says

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Harnessing rich satellite data to estimate crop yield

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Well-designed visual aids improve risk understanding

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Study reveals the hidden ways math helps us in everyday life

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MIT researchers refine yardstick for measuring schools

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'Big Food' companies have less power than you might think

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New tools safeguard census data about where you live and work

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Engagement with natural environment a significant contributor to life satisfaction

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8 ways the National Science Foundation supports our troops

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War less likely between nations that are 'friends of friends'

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Game theory could improve cyberwarfare strategy

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OU study clarifies risky decision-making during a heart attack

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NSF Law and Social Sciences program issues new awards

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Note from the director: Broadening participation through NSF INCLUDES

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White matter structure in the brain predicts cognitive function at ages 1 and 2

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Analyzing how gun violence affects high-risk populations

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