Leprosy was an American scourge long before Europeans arrived
Scientists find DNA from an enigmatic bacterium in 1000-year-old skeletons Scientists find DNA from an enigmatic bacterium in 1000-year-old skeletons
Will NSF’s flagship fellowship program survive under Trump?
Despite 50 Nobelists and 75,000 alumni, NSF’s graduate research fellows could be a vanishing breed Despite 50 Nobelists and 75,000 alumni, NSF’s graduate research fellows could be a vanishing breed
To boost nuclear power, Trump orders controversial rewrite of radiation safety rules
Researchers have long debated the risks posed by low levels of ionizing radiation Researchers have long debated the risks posed by low levels of ionizing radiation
Ocean simulation game reveals how seals navigate underwater
Unusual setup shows how the animals get their bearings in deep ocean Unusual setup shows how the animals get their bearings in deep ocean
Will your car hit that deer? Depends on your headlight bulbs—and the deer’s personality
Halogen bulbs more reliably catch deer’s attention, but whether the animals flee or freeze comes down to individual temperament Halogen bulbs more reliably catch deer’s attention, but whether the animals flee or freeze comes down to individual temperament
Clearest ever images of Sun’s corona reveal ‘raindrops’ of dancing plasma
New system yields sharp views of the Sun’s mysterious outer atmosphere New system yields sharp views of the Sun’s mysterious outer atmosphere
Any wall can be turned into a camera to see around corners
Researchers have developed algorithms that reconstruct a hidden image from the scrambled light waves that bounce off a wall, making it possible to see things behind a corner Researchers have developed algorithms that reconstruct a hidden image from the scrambled light waves that bounce off a wall, making it possible to see things behind a …
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NSF advanced computing accelerates preeclampsia research and potential treatments
Each year, preeclampsia—a life-threatening pregnancy complication—affects nearly 1 in 25 expectant mothers in the United States. Emerging suddenly after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it can lead to dangerously high blood pressure, premature birth, and long… Each year, preeclampsia—a life-threatening pregnancy complication—affects nearly 1 in 25 expectant mothers in the United States. Emerging suddenly after 20 …
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At this rate, carbon dioxide removal will never matter for the climate
The carbon dioxide removal industry is struggling to grow at the pace needed to have a significant role in meeting climate targets The carbon dioxide removal industry is struggling to grow at the pace needed to have a significant role in meeting climate targets The carbon dioxide removal industry is struggling to grow at the pace …
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Any wall can be turned into a camera to see around corners
Researchers have developed algorithms that reconstruct a hidden image from the scrambled light waves that bounce off a wall, making it possible to see things behind a corner Researchers have developed algorithms that reconstruct a hidden image from the scrambled light waves that bounce off a wall, making it possible to see things behind a …
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