Women’s History Month: The science of broadening participation of women in STEM
Research News Research investigates women’s participation in STEM fields and how it might increase March 30, 2018 There are numerous reasons why dramatic gender disparities remain in many scientific fields,…
Where’s the greatest risk of a mosquito bite in Baltimore? A surprising answer
Research News Neighborhoods with median incomes have the highest bite frequency April 10, 2018 Find related stories on NSF’s Environmental Research and Education (ERE) programs at this link. Find related…
Giant group of octopus moms discovered in the deep sea
Research News Expeditions reveal octopuses and their eggs where they shouldn’t survive April 17, 2018 We know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the bottom…
Microbes in underground aquifers beneath deep-sea Mid-Atlantic Ridge ‘chow down’ on carbon
Research News Tracking process in deep-sea aquifers increases knowledge of the carbon cycle April 23, 2018 All life on Earth — from blue whales to microbes — uses carbon in…
Q&A: Recently retired NCSES Director John Gawalt on the importance of surveys and statistics
Research News Gawalt shares perspectives gained during 30 years of federal government service April 26, 2018 The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) is the nation’s leading source…
Two decades of hurricanes change coastal ecosystems: increase algae blooms, fish kills, dead zones
Research News How will estuaries respond to future storms? May 2, 2018 Find related stories on NSF’s geosciences risk and resilience interest area. Arthur, Bertha, Fran, Josephine. Ana, Joaquin, Hermine,…
Mother’s Day Q&A: Science to help mothers in the workforce
Research News Implementing specific measures in the workplace can improve women’s experiences May 11, 2018 Seventy percent of mothers with children under the age of 18 are in the U.S.…
Pollution-related disease presents global environmental challenge
Research News Disproportionately affects health and future of those least capable of changing outcomes May 14, 2018 Pollution is linked to a startling 16 percent of all premature deaths worldwide,…