This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan reiterated the agency’s mission and goals of diversifying the U.S. STEM workforce enterprise, recruiting and retaining new talent, and expanding partnerships and program collaborations around the world… This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan reiterated the agency’s mission and goals of diversifying the U.S. STEM workforce enterprise, recruiting and retaining …
“The U.S. National Science Foundation applauds the U.S. Economic Development Administration on its announcement today of Regional Technology and Innovation Hub designees. Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act, NSF and EDA share a critical mission to… ”The U.S. National Science Foundation applauds the U.S. Economic Development Administration on its announcement today of Regional Technology …
A network of universities funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation completed a yearlong, nearly $4 million pilot effort with the release of a report – Securing America’s Future: A Framework for Critical Technology Assessment – on how to enable… A network of universities funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation completed a yearlong, nearly …
Today, President Joe Biden announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation — the nation’s highest honors for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science, technology… Today, President Joe Biden announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of …
New research by an international team of scientists describes the causes for the stalled trend in Arctic Ocean sea-ice loss since 2007. The findings indicate that stronger declines in sea ice will occur when an atmospheric feature known as the Arctic… New research by an international team of scientists describes the causes for the stalled …
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Artificial intelligence chatbots use large language models to generate responses that seemingly mimic the way humans use and understand language, but a new study shows that these models remain vulnerable to mistaking nonsense for natural language… Artificial intelligence chatbots use large language models to generate responses that seemingly mimic the way humans use and understand …
Verbal nonsense reveals limitations of AI chatbots Read More »
Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. The modified organism can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a contributor to microplastic pollution in oceans that is used in everything… Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. The modified organism can break down …
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In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, the sun barely rises. As seawater freezes it rejects salts, creating pockets of extra-salty brine where microbes live in winter. In… In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, …
Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea-ice algae Read More »
“NSF remains committed to investing in the scientists, engineers, inventors and students that will lead to the next generation of key innovations that unravel mysteries, solve pressing problems, and drive our nation’s economic and national security.”… ”NSF remains committed to investing in the scientists, engineers, inventors and students that will lead to the next generation …
“As the primary federal investor in non-defense artificial intelligence research, the U.S. National Science Foundation is driving cutting-edge research that is expanding our understanding of AI concepts and techniques, accelerating trustworthy AI… ”As the primary federal investor in non-defense artificial intelligence research, the U.S. National Science Foundation is driving cutting-edge research that is expanding our …