Science Matters

Four NSF-supported researchers are among the 2026 Nobel Prize laureates, for breakthroughs in neuroscience, a new way to explore the universe, and improved understanding of economic stability...

NSF transformed materials science from isolated research efforts into a powerful scientific enterprise that drives innovation across industry and everyday life...

Quantum sensors can measure physical properties thousands of times more precisely than current methods, advancing fields including medicine, defense, navigation, energy and manufacturing

Quantum materials are expanding the understanding of matter and opening new possibilities for future technologies

NSF's longstanding investments in robotics research expand possibilities, spark innovation, transform industries and deliver real-world impact ...

By linking powerful computers and ultraprecise sensors, quantum networks leverage the laws of quantum mechanics to push the edge of discovery...

NSF supports research to understand and predict space weather events and their impact on critical infrastructure...

Supercomputers offer unprecedented computational speed and accuracy, driving discoveries and innovation in areas such as medical treatments, agriculture, materials and space missions...