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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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2017
11 Jul 2017
Hacking the human brain
One of the greatest challenges facing artificial intelligence development is understanding the human brain and figuring out how to mimic it.10 Jul 2017
Teaching robots to feel with their eyes
One of the immediate goals of the project is to be able to take an image of a surface that hasn't necessarily been seen before and pick out properties like how soft it will feel or how slippery it's going to be.7 Jul 2017
The flexible future of electronics
Flexible hybrid electronics can be bent or stretched. Picture pulling a wand from your pocket, unfurling a scroll, and watching a movie on a desktop-size screen.6 Jul 2017
First battery-free cell phone makes calls by harvesting ambient power
Researchers have invented a cell phone that requires no batteries — a major leap forward in moving beyond chargers, cords and dying phones. Instead, the phone harvests the few microwatts of power it requires from either ambient radio signals or light.30 Jun 2017
A robotic gripper for cleaning up space debris
Right now, about 500,000 pieces of human-made debris are whizzing around space, orbiting our planet at speeds up to 17,500 miles per hour.23 Jun 2017
Deep learning technique for trial and error robot skills
Researchers have developed algorithms that enable robots to learn motor tasks through trial and error using a process that more closely approximates the way humans learn, marking a major milestone in the field of artificial intelligence.16 Jun 2017
Artificial neural network to detect computer system faults
Each year, businesses spend millions on cybersecurity and bug fixes.16 May 2017
Researchers map wind to better harvest energy
Scientists and engineers are seeing wind in high resolution. They are creating the world's largest, most-detailed wind maps ever. This research aims to find how wind and turbulence behave in intricate terrain.16 May 2017
Free Form Fibers
Free Form Fibers (FFF) have developed a platform technology for the manufacture of high performance fibers using Laser chemical vapor deposition. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed John Schneiter (CEO).15 May 2017
Battery-free implantable medical device powered by human body
Researchers have designed a new biofriendly energy storage system called a biological supercapacitor, which operates using charged particles, or ions, from fluids in the human body.12 May 2017
Thin transparent film could improve electronics and solar cells
A new nano-scale thin film material with the highest-ever conductivity in its class. The new material could lead to smaller, faster, and more powerful electronics, as well as more efficient solar cells.10 May 2017
A few self-driving cars can dramatically improve traffic flow
The presence of just a few autonomous vehicles can eliminate the stop-and-go driving of the human drivers in traffic, along with the accident risk and fuel inefficiency it causes, according to new research.21 Apr 2017
Grant for smart textiles
An engineering professor doing pioneering research in smart textiles has won a highly competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.17 Apr 2017
New 3-D printing method creates shape-shifting objects
A team of researchers has developed a new 3-D printing method to create objects that can permanently transform into a range of different shapes in response to heat.14 Apr 2017
New technique studies neuromodulation in real time
Researchers have developed a light-sensitive technique to visualize and manipulate neuromodulation with unprecedented spatial and temporal precision.10 Apr 2017
New approach may accelerate design of high-power batteries
Research promises to increase the performance of high-power electrical storage devices, such as car batteries.31 Mar 2017
Robotics aid in the study of corn and drought tolerance
Developing drought tolerant corn that makes efficient use of available water will be vital to sustain the estimated 9 billion global population by 2050.27 Mar 2017
Worm-inspired material for soft robotics
A new material that naturally adapts to changing environments was inspired by the strength, stability, and mechanical performance of the jaw of a marine worm.23 Mar 2017
Brake and tire dust kill too: Escape routes
Though tailpipe emissions will fall in the years ahead as more zero-emission vehicles hit the streets and old vehicles are retired, one major source of highway air pollution shows little sign of abating: brake and tire dust.23 Mar 2017
Transparent silver: Tarnish-proof films for flexible displays
The thinnest, smoothest layer of silver that can survive air exposure has been laid down, and it could change the way touchscreens and flat or flexible displays are made.