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A wearable sensor to help ALS patients communicate Published November 13, 2020 at 04:02AM Listen to The Discovery Files

Scientists unlock mysteries of grasshoppers' response to gravity Research uncovers aspects of insect physiology More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299875&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Study finds rising ozone a hidden threat to corn Scientists determining how today's corn plants will respond to future ozone levels More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299330&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Novel nanogels hold promise for improved drug delivery to cancer patients Researchers develop new guidelines for fabricating nanoscale gel materials for improved drug delivery More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299331&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Predators and hidey-holes are good for coral reef fish populations Presence of Nassau groupers makes for healthier reefs More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299333&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Physics of laser frequency combs sheds light on nature’s problem-solving skills Insight into laser frequency combs improves understanding of natural phenomena and promises advances in technology More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298856&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

"Bac-Trac" -- The Discovery Files Bacteria's use of "swim and tumble" maneuvers and chemical secretions helps them move toward food or away from poisons as they encounter obstacles, such as those found in the human gastrointestinal tract. The research, which involved an "obstacle course" of microfluidic chambers to experiment on the bacteria, holds implications for not only biology and medicine, but also robotic search and rescue tactics. Published May 30, 2019 at 10:00AM Listen to The Discovery Files

Study of northern Alaska could rewrite Arctic history Updates to the geologic record connect to the region’s resources More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298654&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Crowds and social gatherings can facilitate disease transmission Scientists discover complex connections between social dynamics and diseases More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298651&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Collision-detecting suitcase, wayfinding app help blind people navigate airports NSF-supported researchers seek to increase independence of visually impaired travelers More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298599&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

"Tomato Source" -- The Discovery Files Researchers have created a pan-genome that captures all of the genetic information of 725 closely related wild and cultivated tomatoes. This resource of genetic information promises to help breeders develop more flavorful and sustainable varieties, and perhaps create more disease- and pest-resistant tomatoes. The pan-genome was the work of researchers from Boyce Thompson Institute and Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science and was jointly funded by NSF and the European Research Area Network for Coordinating Action in Plant Sciences (ERA-CAPS) Program. Published May 23, 2019 at 10:00AM Listen to The Discovery Files

Hands-on model helps forest stakeholders fight tree disease Model offers way to fight pathogen that causes sudden oak death More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298586&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

In new view, Earth's mantle looks like a painting Networks of channels converge to form patterns More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298587&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Bacteria change behavior to tackle tiny obstacle course Results have implications for biomedicine, search-and-rescue efforts More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298588&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Brought to you by NSF Every day you encounter something made possible by the National Science Foundation. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/btyb/index.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published May 22, 2019 at 10:33PM Read more at nsf.gov

First smartphone app that can hear ear infections in children Computer scientists develop new way of diagnosing ear infections More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298580&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

In guppy courtship, the unusual male wins Tiny tropical fish tell a tale of habituation More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298560&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Scientists discover a new way volcanoes form Material in Earth’s mantle can reach the surface to form volcanoes More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298562&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Improving wind power for energy production More efficient wind power on the horizon More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298563&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov

Low ocean oxygen levels can blind sea creatures Vision in marine invertebrates very sensitive to oxygen in the water More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298549&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is a Research News item. Read more at nsf.gov