Math without numbers
Research News Researchers show humans and other animals can understand quantities, even without language April 27, 2016 Symbols don’t always have to be part of the equation to understand math,…
Language and earthquakes: Insights in disaster response
Research News In post-quake Nepal, language provides window into ‘invisible damage’ April 28, 2016 The April 2015 Nepal earthquakes caused massive damage. Aid organizations responded to flattened villages, medical emergencies,…
Video: What can we do about false confessions?
Research News Saul Kassin’s research looks at why innocent people confess May 5, 2016 Why would an innocent person accused of a crime tell investigators he’s guilty? Saul Kassin, a…
It’s our birthday!
Research News A celebration of NSF-funded research May 10, 2016 For more than six decades, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded science and engineering research — from astronomy to…
Five things you need to know about tornadoes
Research News May is the peak month for twisters May 11, 2016 Find related stories on NSF’s geosciences risk and resilience interest area at this link. In May when tornadoes…
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the power of global citizenship
Research News Three NSF leaders reflect on their heritage May 23, 2016 People with diverse backgrounds are critical to the cultivation of new ideas in science and engineering. In celebration…
Video showcase brings 150-plus NSF projects to light
Research News Short films feature work that focuses on STEM education and inclusion May 31, 2016 If you’re a researcher doing cutting-edge work to improve teaching and bring more people…
Supervolcanoes like Yellowstone may have been more active in the past
Research News Geologists go ‘back to the past’ June 2, 2016 Geophysical monitoring of the ground above active supervolcanoes, like the one located in Yellowstone National Park, shows that it…