National Science Foundation

1. Ultrathin conductor developed for nanoelectronics could be better than copper

   With multiple grants and research infrastructure provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers have shown that a newly developed material, niobium phosphide, can conduct electricity better than copper in films that are only a few…

2. Chainmail-like polymer could be the future of body armor

   Researchers supported by grants and instrumentation provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation have created the first 2D polymer material that mechanically interlocks, much like chainmail, and used an advanced imaging technique to show its…

3. Cutting-edge air quality monitoring strengthens public health nationwide

   The fires that devastated many in Los Angeles in January 2025 not only scarred the landscape but also changed the air. A day after the Eaton fire burned through Altadena, California, chlorine levels in the atmosphere reached approximately 40 times…

4. Unique skeletal tissue may enable new regenerative medical treatments

   Supported by multiple grants from the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers have comprehensively characterized the properties of a unique type of skeletal tissue with the potential for advancing tissue engineering and regenerative medicine…