National Science Foundation - Where Discoveries Begin

An integrated system for perception-driven autonomy with modular robots

Researchers reinvent how bridges withstand earthquakes with new support column design

Cracked particles in lithium-ion batteries

New study proves efficacy of arthritis treatment

Engineers develop new tool for designing prosthetic limbs

Preparing nanomaterial dispersion in sodium L-ascorbate solution

"Prawn Stars" -- The Discovery Files

Origami-inspired material designed to soften impact

Termite mounds in Namibia inspire energy-efficient buildings

Early primate ancestor may have come from North America

"Image Enhance" -- The Discovery Files

The Power of a Team

Telescopes on Earth Explore Space's Secrets

Newly announced mineral Navrotskyite

"Light Switch" -- The Discovery Files

"C Rescue" -- The Discovery Files

Dr. Córdova on Moon Landing 50th

"Focal Points" -- The Discovery Files

AUV SENTRY

NSF funds graduate student training program QISE-Net

Photonic switch controls light passing through optical fibers faster than ever (Image 1)

Photonic switch controls light passing through optical fibers faster than ever (Image 2)

Temperate plant species took different evolutionary path (Image 1)

Temperate plant species took different evolutionary path (Image 2)

Temperate plant species took different evolutionary path (Image 3)

Temperate plant species took different evolutionary path (Image 4)

Listening to the Arctic – an audio documentary

"Heartspeakers" -- The Discovery Files

ROV JASON

HOV ALVIN