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When air temperatures drop to 0 degrees Celsius or below, cold fog can form and disguise a landscape, posing challenges for drivers and pilots. Cold fog, which produces a drizzle with tiny droplets that freeze when they touch an object, is difficult to detect and predict, especially in mountainous regions of the western U.S.
The U.S. National Science Foundation supported a team of researchers to conduct a field campaign and scientific investigation using the latest observation technology to study cold fog events and improve our ability to forecast and prepare for them.
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Scientists have developed an advanced swarm navigation algorithm for cyborg insects that prevents them from becoming stuck while navigating challenging terrain. The new algorithm represents a significant advance in swarm robotics. It could pave the way for applications in disaster relief, search-and-rescue missions, and infrastructure inspection. Cyborg insects are real insects equipped with tiny electronic devices on their backs — consisting of various sensors like optical and infrared cameras, a battery, and an antenna for communication — that allow their movements to be remotely controlled for specific tasks.
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Engineers have utilized quantum sensors to realize a groundbreaking variation of nuclear quadrupolar resonance (NQR) spectroscopy, a technique traditionally used to detect drugs and explosives or analyze pharmaceuticals. The new method is so precise that it can detect the NQR signals from individual atoms — a feat once thought unattainable. This unprecedented sensitivity opens the door to breakthroughs in fields like drug development, where understanding molecular interactions at the atomic level is critical.
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Participating Organization(s)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Components of Participating Organizations
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Funding Opportunity Title
Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional)
Activity Code
R37 Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT)
Announcement Type
Related Notices
Funding Opportunity Number (FON)
PAR-25-324
Companion Funding Opportunity
None
Number of Applications
See Part 2, Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility.
Assistance Listing Number(s)
93.393, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399, 93.397, 93.394
Funding Opportunity Purpose
The National Cancer Institute
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