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    May 11

    NSF’s story is YOUR story. Our story is made up of stories of scientists, researchers, engineers and educators who think big and set out to discover the unknown. Help us celebrate our birthday. Share your !

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  2. 8 hours ago

    Remembering our early years, 70 yrs ago "Like science itself, ’s programs & ambitions have never been static; they have evolved & changed in response to policy debates, public opinion, & the needs of civilian researchers in the US." -

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    23 hours ago

    You know those PCR tests we rely on so much? A basic science grant to researchers at a public university () to study hot springs in Yellowstone led to the key discovery behind PCR.

    In a 1969 funded discovery when researchers discovered a bacteria in the thermal pools Yellowstone National Park. Source:
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    May 11

    That one time I went to and learned about the undersea forest, the clouds, the glaciers, the leopard seals, and so much more as an Antarctic Artists and Writers grantee. Thanks, !

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    May 10

    Looking for curriculum ideas? Check out these funded project videos! (link: ) VIEW•DISCUSS•VOTE

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    May 10

    Happy 70th birthday ! Thank you for supporting my research, and others' at and elsewhere, on many basic science topics over my career, and for an unmatched level of personal service from your program officers. Thanks also for support of our trainees!

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  7. May 10

    Happy ! 💐

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  8. May 9

    How are Americans perceiving and reacting to ? A UC Irvine team has launched a nationwide study to find out, and the answers could prove valuable to decision-makers. Podcast:

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  9. May 8

    The computing power of more than a million laptops combined. ⚡️ That's the firepower a network of NSF-supported supercomputing resources brings to the fight against . Supercomputers aid researchers in hunt for answers ⬇️

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  10. May 8

    👀 Is the weekend here yet? NSF-supported researchers are looking to learn more about Weddell seals while limiting human interaction by using a camera to weigh them. They use a software to turn the digital pics into 3D comp models of the seals, w volume estimates.

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    May 7

    ➡️ ’ Education Center: ➡️ ’s Classrooom Resources for the Arctic & Antarctic: ➡️ ' 10 facts about the Arctic:

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  12. May 6

    Researchers at are developing an easy-to-use, quick-screen technology to test for in a single step, that will provide a result in less than an hour, and cost less than a dollar to manufacture.

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  13. May 6

    researchers find a new, bizarre 66-million-year-old mammal. The new mammal, called Adalatherium, is based on a nearly complete skeleton that is astoundingly well-preserved. More:

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  14. May 5

    A new report by lays out a roadmap for the U.S. to remain the leader in science and engineering:

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    May 5

    A new COVID-19 dataset, hosted at TACC, collects 40M tweets/day & helps social science researchers track misinformation and interpret how communities share health information on the platform.

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  16. May 5

    For , the most recent Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipients shared stories of teachers who inspired them. What teacher has inspired you? Share to ! 👩‍🏫 👨‍🏫

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  17. May 4

    should be every week! “ highlights the importance of the work you do, NSF. Decades of support for science & engineering research have given medical professionals and public health officials the tools they need to navigate this crisis." -NSF Acting Dir Droegemeier

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  18. May 4

    Han Solo made the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs thanks to the Millennium Falcon's computer. With supercomputers like Frontera, and with the AI and quantum computing resources NSF supports, we're taking research into hyperspace.

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    May 3

    With professional conferences & events being cancelled due to the pandemic, The STEM for All Video Showcase is providing ed researchers, educators, policy makers, & others interested in a way to learn & interact w/ others in the field.

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  20. May 3

    What do butterflies and bubbles have in common? They both can project  iridescent colors in the same way. ✨ Take a look:

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