Science Matters

Quantum sensors can measure physical properties thousands of times more precisely than current methods, advancing fields including medicine, defense, navigation, energy and manufacturing

Quantum materials are expanding the understanding of matter and opening new possibilities for future technologies

NSF's longstanding investments in robotics research expand possibilities, spark innovation, transform industries and deliver real-world impact ...

By linking powerful computers and ultraprecise sensors, quantum networks leverage the laws of quantum mechanics to push the edge of discovery...

NSF supports research to understand and predict space weather events and their impact on critical infrastructure...

Supercomputers offer unprecedented computational speed and accuracy, driving discoveries and innovation in areas such as medical treatments, agriculture, materials and space missions...

Researchers and engineers can use digital twins — virtual copies of real-world objects or systems like bridges, medical devices and production lines — to save time, money and effort...

From designing life-saving medicines to securing digital communications, quantum computers could allow us to solve problems too complex for today's most powerful computers...