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The National Science Foundation is an independent U.S. federal agency established by Congress in the NSF Act of 1950 "to promote progress of science," and "advance national health, prosperity, and welfare," and "to secure the national defense." NSF provides financial support for fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. The majority of the funds are provided to support basic research performed in U.S. academic institutions.
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2018
29 Jan 2018
Robotic network to explore Antarctic ice shelves
One of the biggest unknowns for the future of Earth's climate is Antarctica, where the West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds so much ice that if it collapsed could bring several feet of rising seas. A new partnership will use a robotic network to observe the conditions beneath a floating Antarctic ice shelf.29 Jan 2018
Flexible, water-repellent graphene circuits for washable electronics
New graphene printing technology can produce electronic circuits that are low-cost, flexible, highly conductive and water repellent.25 Jan 2018
VLNComm
VLNComm, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, was founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the University of Virginia.25 Jan 2018
Next big breakthrough in robotics
While drones and driverless cars dominate the headlines, another breakthrough—robot dexterity—is likely to have an even greater impact in both business and everyday life.24 Jan 2018
Tactical Haptics
Tactical Haptics exhibited as part of the NSF pavilion in Eureka Park at CES 2018. They were demonstrating their latest configurable gaming controller containing frictional haptics. IDTechEx visited their booth.23 Jan 2018
Light-splitting greenhouse film
Engineers have received a $2.45 million grant to develop a scalable, cost-effective greenhouse material that splits sunlight into photosynthetically efficient light and repurposes inefficient infrared light to aid in water purification.9 Jan 2018
Removable implant may control type 1 diabetes
For the more than 1 million Americans who live with type 1 diabetes, daily insulin injections are literally a matter of life and death. And while there is no cure, a research team has developed a device that could revolutionize management of the disease.4 Jan 2018
Physicists take first step toward cell-sized robots
An electricity-conducting, environment-sensing, shape-changing machine the size of a human cell? Is that even possible?2017
19 Dec 2017
Sensor & Actuator Research - New Technology
New research at BSAC will have even greater impacts on consumer, industrial, and medical products.15 Dec 2017
Chemists synthesize narrow ribbons of graphene using light and heat
Silicon — the shiny, brittle metal commonly used to make semiconductors — is an essential ingredient of modern-day electronics. But as electronic devices have become smaller and smaller, creating tiny silicon components that fit inside them has become more challenging and more expensive.13 Dec 2017
Scientists create stretchable battery made entirely out of fabric
A research team has developed an entirely textile-based, bacteria-powered bio-battery that could one day be integrated into wearable electronics.13 Dec 2017
3-D printed objects connect to WiFi without electronics
Imagine a bottle of laundry detergent that can sense when you're running low on soap — and automatically connect to the internet to place an order for more.8 Dec 2017
Engineers 3-D print a "living tattoo"
New technique 3-D prints programmed cells into living devices for first time.5 Dec 2017
Helping hands guide robots as they learn
Like toddlers, robots can use a little help as they learn to function in the physical world. That's the purpose of a Rice University program that gently guides robots toward the most helpful, human-like ways to collaborate on tasks.28 Nov 2017
Engineers use deep learning to reconstruct holograms
A form of machine learning called deep learning is one of the key technologies behind recent advances in applications like real-time speech recognition and automated image and video labeling.27 Nov 2017
New batteries with better performance and improved safety
Researchers from Empa and the University of Geneva have developed an initial prototype of a solid sodium battery with the potential to store extra energy.21 Nov 2017
Sensors printed onto leaves
Engineers have created sensors that can be printed onto plant leaves and reveal when the plants are experiencing a water shortage. This kind of technology could not only save neglected houseplants but, more importantly, give farmers an early warning when their crops are in danger.15 Nov 2017
Flexible, stretchable photonic devices
Light-based devices could be used as biomedical sensors or as flexible connectors for electronics.26 Oct 2017
Innovative material for soft sensor could bring new tactile tech
A new type of soft and stretchable sensor could find uses in applications ranging from athletics and health monitoring to prosthetics and virtual reality.26 Oct 2017
Transparent solar technology represents wave of the future
See-through solar materials that can be applied to windows represent a massive source of untapped energy and could harvest as much power as bigger, bulkier rooftop solar units, scientists report.