The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs in chemistry. These programs support fundamental discovery, ...

From controlling brain cells with light to detecting "ghost particles" from distant galaxies and understanding economic ...

The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) have long advanced knowledge through the ingenuity of our researchers and the institutions ...

The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced plans to launch a series of programs and initiatives to support the ...

The peculiar world of quantum mechanics, where particles of matter and energy (like atoms and photons) behave in mind-bending ways, has fascinated scientists for a century. Investments by the U.S.

Coordinated action across disciplines can deliver transformative technologies. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher Rajesh Menon discusses his work combining optical systems with ...

Using the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have captured an image of comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object that was first detected on July 1, 2025, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact ...

We operate some of the finest astronomical research facilities in the world, with observatories on nearly every continent — even Antarctica. Whether it's capturing the first historic images of black ...

The dynamic regions of the Arctic and Antarctic are transforming quickly — from vanishing ice shelves to growing threats to native species. We help researchers and educators access the world's polar ...

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements. All NSF ...