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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. |
- July/August 1998 -
El Niño: From Obscurity to Obsession
NSF-funded scientists are developing models to monitor El Niño and to begin to predict its climatic effects around the globe.Smarter Than the Average Load-Bearing Structure
New "smart" materials enable civil engineers to design buildings that are more stable than their predecessors.Grand Canyon Rocks Reveal Continent's Past
Geologists examine fossils, minerals and volcanic ash in the Grand Canyon's rock layers to better understand its geologic history.Six States Account for Half of Nation's R&D
A new report documents United States' research and development spending, breaking down sources and performers and funds.
Mt. Everest: A Visual Journey to the Top
A new IMAX film documents a perilous trip to the top of Mt. Everest.
Bayer/NSF Awards Encourage Science-in-Action
Winners of this national competition for middle-school-age students were announced in June 1998.Farmers Learn to Manage Crops with High-Tech Precision
New technology is transforming traditional farming, as farmers use data from global satellites to better manage their fields and crops.
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