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New algorithms improve prosthetics for upper limb amputees

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Researchers report progress on molecular data storage system

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National Science Foundation presents FY 2021 budget request

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NSF selects 7 winners from its first-ever NSF 2026 Idea Machine prize competition

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Underwater robot takes first known automated sample from ocean

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Satellite constellations harvest energy for near-total global coverage

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Following the lizard lung labyrinth

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Nearly 40% of plant species are very rare, and vulnerable to climate change

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Bio-inspired nano-catalyst guides chiral reactions

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The race to stay ahead of wildfires

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Browser tool aims to help researchers ID malicious websites, code

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Facial recognition software has a gender problem

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NSF statement: New development in quantum computing

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NSF's 10 Big Ideas

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Study shows limitations of method for determining protein structure

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New approach for modern power grids increases efficiency, reduces costs

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NSF leads federal partners in accelerating the development of transformational, AI-powered innovation

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NSF selects Margaret Martonosi to head Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate

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Researchers use machine learning to find out which wildfires will burn out of control

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Researchers build microscopic biohybrid robots propelled by muscles, nerves

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NSF-funded leadership-class computing center boosts U.S. science with largest academic supercomputer in the world

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New tools minimize risks in shared, augmented-reality environments

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Smartphone apps may connect to vulnerable backend cloud servers

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Mega-cloud from Canadian wildfires will help model impacts of nuclear war

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New computational tool for data scientists, biologists and other researchers

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Using artificial intelligence to better predict severe weather

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White House honors 80 NSF-supported early-career researchers

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Artificial intelligence controls robotic arm to pack boxes and cut costs

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Artificial Intelligence Past and Present