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NSF selects five additional teams in National Quantum Virtual Laboratory design competition

The teams join four others selected in 2025 for a total of nine projects focused on designing a unified national resource for quantum science and technology development. Read more

Robotics: Engineering the future of intelligent machines

NSF's longstanding investments in robotics research expand possibilities, spark innovation, transform industries and deliver real-world impact. Read more

NSF statement on Executive Order: Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation

The U.S. National Science Foundation supports the Administration’s commitment to securing American leadership in quantum information science and technology. Read more

Podcast: Combating antibiotic resistance with AI

Nearly 3 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur every year in the United States. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Kevin Minbiole discusses his work using artificial intelligence systems to discover new compounds to fight drug resistant bacteria. Read more

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