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		Making graphene work for real-world devices Fundamental research in phonon scattering helps researchers design graphene materials for applications Released  April 24, 2014
		First principles approach to creating new materials Solid-state chemistry and theoretical physics combined to help discover new materials with useful properties Released  April 4, 2014
		Researcher studies unsolved problem of interacting objects Insights could enable more widespread use of superconducting materials Released  March 10, 2014
		Material technology that can increase performance of fuel cells Researcher hopes to create fuel cells that are more durable, efficient and less costly Released  February 25, 2014
		Computational science takes the Nobel stage 2013 Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry continue to develop important high performance computing methods Released  February 11, 2014
		Learning from biology to create new materials Researcher studies crystal growth that may lead to biomaterials for bone and tooth repair Released  February 10, 2014
		Radically modified cells may stunt brain tumor growth Cell-based treatment could lead to a new standard of care for brain cancer patients Released  February 3, 2014
		New hybrid molecules could lead to materials that function at the nanoscale Research could lead to improvements in large-scale water purification and solar power Released  January 13, 2014
		Diversity in science Celebrating Marie Curie's birthday means recognizing her courage, commitment and scientific genius Released  November 7, 2013
		Hunting the spark of creativity NSF-funded researchers envision harnessing collective wisdom from social networks Released  November 4, 2013
		From fundamental science to Innovation Corps: Technology to develop new therapeutic medicines Researcher founded company that manufactures molecules that become imaging agents for managing cancer, cardiac disease and neurological disorders Released  August 15, 2013
		Center Creates Polymers Made From Safe and Renewable Natural Resources Researchers partner with more than 25 companies to conduct research and development Released  July 24, 2013
		Recyclable Fly Ash Material Cleans Up Oil Spills Scientists create zeolites that remove oil from polluted water and return the oil to the processing plant Released  June 27, 2013
		Prying Open the Black Box of the Brain NSF-funded workshop addresses brain structure and function Released  June 12, 2013
		Scientist Studies How to Turn Cancer Drugs Into Their Own Delivery Systems Key is incorporating water properties into effective nanoscale systems Released  April 5, 2013
		Blue Mussels "Hang On" Along Rocky Shores: For How Long? Mussels' anchors--byssal threads--weakened by ocean acidification Released  March 21, 2013
		Harnessing Plant-Invading Fungi for Fuel As gas prices rise around the world, researchers are seeking a potential solution from endophytic fungi Released  January 8, 2013
		Eco-friendly Company Introduces Nature’s Packing Peanuts Mushroom mycelium is an alternative to plastics and foams Released  December 11, 2012
		How Liquid Crystal Displays Work in an eWriter The Boogie Board eWriter developed by Kent Displays Inc. as an alternative to paper products Released  December 3, 2012
		A Student's Road to Research NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates program is a pathway to a career in science and engineering Released  November 13, 2012
		Computer Scientist Turned Artist CAREER awardee studies geometric folding algorithms Released  October 25, 2012
		Self-healing Curved Crystals Scientists discover novel method of removing defects by bending, twisting, flexing materials Released  September 30, 2012
		Novel Answer to That Perennial "Earth Day" Question: "What Can I Do to Help?" Groups of citizen scientists are making pivotal contributions to research on the Earth, its place in the universe and other natural phenomena Released  April 19, 2012
		PhET Simulations Provide Interactive Learning Tools The PhET project, which was founded by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, offers simulations where students can simulate experiments and more Released  January 25, 2012
		Green Gasoline Comes Closer to Fueling Your Car Researchers have discovered how to make gasoline from sawdust and other plant materials Released  August 18, 2011
		Technology May Soon Turn Thoughts Into Action NSF funds research to develop potentially life-changing technology for millions of prosthetic-dependent people Released  July 27, 2011
		Miracle Material Two-dimensional graphene may lead to faster electronics, stronger spacecraft and much more Released  May 19, 2011
		What Lies Beneath? Understanding Art Using Science Scientists are using antibody-based techniques to identify and study the organic compounds used in paintings Released  March 30, 2011
		Deciphering the Elements of Iconic Pottery What do cutting-edge research into future space travel and the investigation of ancient ceramic pots have in common? More than you'd think. Released  March 28, 2011
		Relationship Found Between Ancient Climate Change and Mass Extinction Researchers use a ground-breaking technique that reveals a relationship between cooler temperatures and Earth's second largest mass extinction, which occurred about 450 million years ago Released  February 17, 2011