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Author: National Science Foundation

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An upbeat, entertaining look at the latest advances in science and engineering. Often fun and always fascinating, each episode covers a project funded by NSF -- federally sponsored research, brought to you by you!
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Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a renewable approach to producing hydrogen fuel using a novel semiconductor catalyst, concentrated natural sunlight and fresh or salt water.
NSF-supported researchers at Duke University have found microplastics translocating into the soft tissues of whales and seals. Photo credit: Greg Merrill, Duke University Marine Lab
Food Freshness

Food Freshness

2025-09-0301:30

NSF-supported agricultural engineers from the University of Arkansas have demonstrated a new technique for training machine-learning systems to incorporate human perception when predicting food quality.
Exploring Black Holes

Exploring Black Holes

2025-09-0301:30

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported advanced facilities allow understanding of the nature of the universe's most extreme objects: black holes.
NSF-supported engineers at Drexel University have developed Biofiber, a concrete additive that becomes a living tissue system when activated.
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