National Science Foundation

1. NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory launches real-time discovery machine for monitoring the night sky

   NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory has issued its first scientific alerts, enabling dynamic, real-time observation of the night sky. The alerts are expected to increase to about 7 million per night...

2. NSF to proceed with demolition and site restoration at Sacramento Peak Observatory

   The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today it will proceed with demolition and site restoration at the Sacramento Peak Observatory, also known as Sunspot Solar Observatory, in Sunspot, New Mexico, following years of reduced operations and…

3. NSF launches $100M National Quantum and Nanotechnology Research Infrastructure program

   The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing up to $100 million to establish a nationwide network of open-access research facilities for quantum and nanoscale technologies, innovation, and workforce training. Through the new NSF National Quantum…

4. Transitioning NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center operations

   The U.S. National Science Foundation has informed the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) that management and operations of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center are expected to transition to a third-party operator consistent with…