Frontiers


Welcome to our expanding Frontiers.

Each month the electronic version of Frontiers and its

print counterpart profile important work funded by

the National Science Foundation. Topics include advances in

math and science research, breakthroughs in engineering,

and achievements in educational programs.

Also featured: coverage of major public policy issues that will

affect the Foundation's future, as well as the future of the

research and education communities.


- June 1997 -

Seabirds Give New Meaning to Sibling Rivalry
The unusual practice of siblicide among masked boobies provides insights into evolutionary theory.

Sidebar: Evolutionary Biology: The History of Life
Continued studies of evolution and adaptation help professionals in such fields as agriculture and ecology.

Awards Help Research and Education Harmonize on Campus
NSF recognizes 10 universities for providing their students and faculty with well-rounded experiences in research and education.

Sounding Out the Sun's Interior
Viewed from Earth, the Sun's sound waves contain information about the star's physical makeup.


Science Takes Center Stage: NSF-funded Films Win Nominations and Award
NSF-funded large-screen IMAX movies win national accolades for their well-designed science presentations.





Laboratory Construction Slows
The amount of space for science and engineering research at colleges and universities continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in previous years.






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