Science Matters

1970s and 1980s NSF began funding research on the development of gravitational wave detectors in the late 1970s, using a technique called interferometry.

Today, the Biden-Harris administration released its budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2022. The discretionary spending request includes $10.17 billion for the U.S.

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Jessica Watkins, Ph.D.

On November 12, 1969, six women linked arms as they walked down the ramp of a large, ski-equipped Navy transport plane in Antarctica.

Over the course of his distinguished career, John Brooks Slaughter achieved many impressive firsts — the first African American chancellor of the University of Maryland, the first African American…

Many who complete a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or information science find jobs in industry after graduating, but pursuing graduate education can open new doors — and…

Are you an undergraduate student thinking about how to get funding for graduate school? An early-career researcher looking to launch your new lab?…

"Eight minus six … two" It's not exactly "one small step for man," but that humble mathematical message is extraordinary in its own way.

Naiyiri-Blu Brooker grew up in a military family stationed in rural Germany, far from the sea. Nevertheless, she has been obsessed by marine life since childhood.