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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · 4 m

🎇 Origami sparks inspiration in metamaterials engineering. Listen to Glaucio Paulinov @princeton discuss developing modular chiral origami metamaterials, engineering control approaches, & the ways they might benefit society. bit.ly/4f9CWdw 📷: Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy

NSF's tweet image. 🎇 Origami sparks inspiration in metamaterials engineering. Listen to Glaucio Paulinov @princeton discuss developing modular chiral origami metamaterials, engineering control approaches, &amp; the ways they might benefit society. bit.ly/4f9CWdw

📷: Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 22

#NSFfunded researchers advance #diabetes management with an innovative and secure #AI learning system that more accurately predicts blood sugar levels. Learn more: bit.ly/4f2kBPr Graphic by NSF/Images left to right: Carlo Prearo/AdobeStock; lukszczepanski/AdobeStock

NSF's tweet image. #NSFfunded researchers advance #diabetes management with an innovative and secure #AI learning system that more accurately predicts blood sugar levels. Learn more: bit.ly/4f2kBPr

Graphic by NSF/Images left to right: Carlo Prearo/AdobeStock; lukszczepanski/AdobeStock

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 21

One NSF Graduate Research Fellow at @Virginia_Tech is devoting his research to improving the safety and efficiency of eVTOLs, a technology that could become crucial in delivering supplies and aid to disaster zones more quickly. bit.ly/3GVuh1q #NSFGRFP

NSF's tweet card. With the devastating hurricanes that swept the southeastern United States at the end of 2024, new and better ways to get critical supplies to disaster zones and…

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 18

💡 #NSFfunded scientists developed a new method to preserve superconducting properties of materials outside high-pressure environments, potentially leading to more efficient electronic devices & less energy loss in power grids. bit.ly/46QN3BE

NSF's tweet image. 💡 #NSFfunded scientists developed a new method to preserve superconducting properties of materials outside high-pressure environments, potentially leading to more efficient electronic devices &amp; less energy loss in power grids. bit.ly/46QN3BE

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 17

NSF announced its first set of EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program designated institutions. Approximately $25 million will support over 160 fellows at 16 institutions nationwide. bit.ly/40kO94H

NSF's tweet image. NSF announced its first set of EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program designated institutions. Approximately $25 million will support over 160 fellows at 16 institutions nationwide. bit.ly/40kO94H

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 16

In support of the NSF-led National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource pilot, NSF announces a new partnership with @VoltagePark to match U.S. researchers with high-performance cloud computing resources and expert support to drive AI innovation. bit.ly/44yhYRP

NSF's tweet image. In support of the NSF-led National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource pilot, NSF announces a new partnership with @VoltagePark to match U.S. researchers with high-performance cloud computing resources and expert support to drive AI innovation.

bit.ly/44yhYRP

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 16

Engineers are pushing boundaries to make infrastructure safer from earthquakes. Using the @NHERI_UCSD shake table, the team recently tested a 10-story building made of cold-formed steel to gather data on its performance during an earthquake. bit.ly/3GOw5Jw

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 15

A team of NSF-supported researchers, led by @NorthwesternU, used new imaging techniques to uncover new insights into the way DNA is packaged, offering insights into disease prevention, aging and more. bit.ly/3IrDC1l

NSF's tweet card. From structure to function: Unpacking how genome organization shapes cell behavior

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 14

Alzheimer's affects 7M+ Americans and could reach 13M by 2060. #NSFfunded researchers at @USC developed an AI model that could predict neurodegenerative diseases years before symptoms emerge. Early detection = better outcomes. ✅ Read more at: bit.ly/3GIKHKw

NSF's tweet image. Alzheimer's affects 7M+ Americans and could reach 13M by 2060. #NSFfunded researchers at @USC developed an AI model that could predict neurodegenerative diseases years before symptoms emerge.

Early detection = better outcomes. ✅

Read more at: bit.ly/3GIKHKw

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 8

NSF announces the 29 semifinalists of the second NSF Engines competition, spanning critical technologies and applications ranging from energy grid security to maximizing the yield of critical minerals mining to advanced optical sensors. nsf.gov/news/nsf-advan…

NSF's tweet card. The U.S. National Science Foundation  Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced the 29 semifinalists advancing to the next stage of the second…

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 2

#NSFfunded researchers developed an AI-powered virtual reality education program designed to enhance access & engagement for high school & community college students, providing them with practical skills in semiconductor manufacturing. 🦾 bit.ly/44uVlwj 📸: Ishan Jha

NSF's tweet image. #NSFfunded researchers developed an AI-powered virtual reality education program designed to enhance access &amp; engagement for high school &amp; community college students, providing them with practical skills in semiconductor manufacturing. 🦾 bit.ly/44uVlwj

📸: Ishan Jha

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jul 1

NSF-supported researchers at @UHouston have captured the formation of microscopic cholesterol crystals on video for the first time, offering insights into managing high cholesterol and crystal formation, which could lead to enhanced optoelectronics. bit.ly/3GnbcoC

NSF's tweet card. With support from the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers at the University of Houston have captured the dynamics of microscopic cholesterol crystal…

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jun 30

NSF joined @WHOSTP47 and the AI Education Task Force to pledge to bolster K-12 AI education in the U.S. Over the next four years, NSF will build on its strong foundation to create AI resources and learning opportunities to promote AI literacy and proficiency.

WWHOSTP47@WHOSTP47 · Jun 30

Empowering America’s students and teachers in using AI tools requires all hands on deck. Over 60 US organizations committed to the @whitehouse Pledge to America’s Youth: Investing in AI Education. Continued announcements and more information on joining here -…

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jun 24

Today, NSF announced a $25.5 million investment to support fundamental research and workforce development aimed at enabling future generations of U.S. manufacturing through the NSF Future Manufacturing program. Learn more: bit.ly/4ed8cri

NSF's tweet image. Today, NSF announced a $25.5 million investment to support fundamental research and workforce development aimed at enabling future generations of U.S. manufacturing through the NSF Future Manufacturing program.

Learn more: bit.ly/4ed8cri

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Director Michael Kratsios@mkratsios47 · Jun 23

The @NSF @ENERGY @VRubinObs is an investment in our future, which will lay down a cornerstone of knowledge today on which our children will proudly build tomorrow. cbsnews.com/news/largest-t…

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NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory@VRubinObs · Jun 23

🛷Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, stellar heartbeats, right on time! 🌟 Meet @NSF–@doescience Rubin's Rhythm in the Stars: the pulsating changes in brightness from variable stars called RR Lyraes that are key for understanding our galaxy's structure. youtu.be/eS6FXc350Bs

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jun 23

Later in 2025, the NSF–DOE @VRubinObs will begin its primary mission, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time, in which it will continuously scan the sky nightly for 10 years to precisely capture every visible change. bit.ly/3HSvAys 📹: @NSF-@ENERGY Vera C. Rubin…

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U.S. National Science Foundation@NSF · Jun 23

In about 10 hours of test observations, NSF-DOE @VRubinObs already discovered 2,104 never-before-seen asteroids in our solar system, including seven near-Earth asteroids (which pose no danger). bit.ly/3HSvAys #CaptureTheCosmos #RubinFirstLook

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