Futures of the Scientific Imagination
Some of the greatest ideas in science and engineering started out as sketches on paper napkins and notebook margins. Some call these sketches science fiction. At the National Science Foundation…
NASA, US, European Partner Satellite Returns First Sea Level Measurements
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, a joint U.S.-European satellite built to measure global sea surface height, has sent back its first measurements of sea level. Read the full article at the source:…
Song of the red rock arches
Research News Scientists decipher sounds of Colorado Plateau arches’ movements December 5, 2017 It starts out as a rumble, like something heard underwater. It rises and falls in waves that…
Failure to understand risks may lead to dangerous delay in seeking medical care
Research News Better understanding of the role numeracy plays in medical decisions could improve outcomes for many December 7, 2017 Making medical decisions for yourself or a loved one is…
Tricky grass genome sequenced after two decades of investment and research
Research News Process of discovery led to new genomic tools, ‘reference genome’ for future work December 12, 2017 Imagine if as you read this article, blocks of text kept rearranging…
Inland flood threat increasing in South Florida
Research News Water management strategies likely exacerbating the problem December 13, 2017 Find related stories on NSF’s Environmental Research and Education (ERE) programs at this link. As South Florida raises…
A future with fewer forests
Research News NSF-funded researchers say forest resilience declines in face of wildfires, climate change December 14, 2017 A b-roll package is available. Contact Dena Headlee at dheadlee@nsf.gov. As wildfires continue…
You’d have to be a genius: the problem with ‘brilliance’ and STEM participation
Research News Perceptions about what it takes to succeed in certain fields may keep women out January 9, 2018 Why do large gender disparities exist in certain fields but not…