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 A digest of discoveries, innovations and impacts supported by the
NSF Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences
May 29, 2025
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Lab-synthesized botanical compound shows promise for fighting aggressive breast cancer
Chemists created a new process for synthesizing complex natural compounds that can also boost their efficacy and therapeutic potential.
Clearest-ever images of sun's corona captured with new optical technique
Scientists remove blur caused by Earth's atmosphere, revealing a sharp view of the sun's explosive turbulence.
Now on factory floors: Ultra-precise chip etching technology enabled by NSF-funded plasma science
How a 10-year partnership between NSF, industry and academia gave a U.S. company an edge in the competitive global semiconductor production market.
4 planets discovered around Barnard's star, one of the closest stars to Earth
Astronomers confirm the existence of small, hot and likely rocky planets by observing the subtle gravitational wobbles of the star they orbit.
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 Kids, teachers or anyone can now learn about magnets with the NSF National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Florida. Produced by Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education, this free educational resource is geared towards grade-school children and teachers to help spark youngsters' interest in STEM.Â
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The NSF Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) is one of the preeminent federal forces behind over 75 years of major scientific breakthroughs and innovations. MPS enhances America's national security, economic growth and quality of life by advancing human understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe at all scales.
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