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Biofabricating human tissues enhanced through use of gallium

The manufacturing technique known as 3D printing, now being used everywhere, from aircraft manufacturers to public libraries, has never been more…
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Pinpointing where Yellowstone will erupt in the very distant future

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers published new findings suggesting a location where the Yellowstone Caldera could erupt…
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NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin observatory will detect millions of exploding stars

NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, will…
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NSF invests $40M to strengthen STEM research capacity and workforce development across five EPSCoR jurisdictions

The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing approximately $40 million to support research and STEM workforce development in Delaware, Guam…
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Superalloys resist wear at nearly forge-level heat using new process

Finding lubricants that work at exceptionally high temperatures challenges researchers and industries alike. Recently, a Virginia Tech team may have…
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A greener, cleaner way to extract critical metals from junk materials

Researchers have developed a safer and more sustainable method for extracting cobalt and nickel from junk materials. Both elements are critical…
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NSF-supported educators and researchers honored by the White House for excellence in STEM leadership

The U.S. National Science Foundation honors individuals recognized by the president of the United States with prestigious White House awards. These…
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Chasing sparks: Unraveling a 50-year-old X-ray mystery

A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported team recently solved an enduring physics enigma, revealing new information about how X-rays form during…
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Migration memory: How caribou adapt to changing winter conditions

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research shows that caribou will optimize their migration path based on their collective memories. Caribou…
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