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Microplastics on the Beach

Researchers discover microplastics at all ocean depths

Researchers with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation published a global benchmark of microplastic distribution in the ocean, revealing…
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Light from dawn of the universe observed by Earth-based telescopes

For the first time, scientists have used Earth-based telescopes funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation to look back over 13 billion years and…
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the growth of new layers on cholesterol monohydrate surfaces

Cholesterol crystal formation captured on video for first time, may lead to more effective treatments for high cholesterol

With support from the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers at the University of Houston have captured the dynamics of microscopic cholesterol…
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AI and Brain Research

Predictive AI model could help forecast neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's are a growing concern in the U.S., with over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease today. By…
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NSF announces new NextG wireless funding opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new funding opportunity to support research and technology development that will improve the…
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image of preeclampsia placenta

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…
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A grayscale image shows several neurons being activated in the mouse auditory cortex during learning of an auditory discrimination task.

Learning occurs quicker than thought, according to brain imaging

Researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation have provided a new understanding of how and where learning occurs in the brain. The two…
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A composite of images related to a new algorithm developed by NSF-funded researchers that will enable better diagnosis of cardiovascular disease.

New tools to identify and monitor cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular diseases cause one death every 33 seconds in America. Diagnosing these conditions, which account for approximately 20% of all deaths…
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The swirling fluid-like plasma at the surface of the sun as it spirals upward.

Clearest-ever images of sun's corona captured with new optical technique

Using a new optical system, scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Solar Observatory and the New Jersey Institute of Technology…
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