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NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative research effort

Published: 19 September 2025
Categories: National Science Foundation

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The U.S. National Science Foundation and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) are investing in eight joint research projects that could open the door to breakthroughs in quantum computing, ultra-precise navigation and secure communications. The effort is supported by $4.7 million from NSF and £4.2 million from UKRI’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Each project brings together U.S. and U.K. researchers to tackle an underexplored area in science: how quantum information affects chemical reactions and molecular systems, and how that knowledge can be put to use.

By harnessing the inherent complexity of chemical systems, the teams aim to surpass today’s quantum technologies, which primarily rely on atoms and photons. The partnership underscores the growing international momentum in quantum research, with the potential to create new and different types of molecular-based qubits and other fundamental components useful for quantum computing, quantum sensing and quantum communications.

“Through a dynamic partnership, the U.S. National Science Foundation and UKRI are uniting top researchers to unravel the mysteries of quantum in chemical systems,” said White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios. “Building upon the President’s U.S.-UK Technology Prosperity Deal, this visionary partnership will reshape our knowledge of quantum mechanics and open new frontiers in quantum computing, sensing, and communicating.”

“By supporting bold, collaborative science, this partnership lays the foundation for advances that can transform

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NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of its second Regional Innovation Engines competition

Published: 18 September 2025
Categories: National Science Foundation

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The U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced 15 finalists advancing to the next stage of the program’s second competition — spanning critical technologies and applications ranging from enhancing energy grid security to maximizing the yield of critical minerals mining extraction to advancing quantum computing. The finalist teams, many of whom have been building their regional coalitions for a year or longer, are led by a range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits and private industry from across the United States. View a map of the NSF Engines finalists.

Credit: U.S. National Science Foundation

A map showing the locations of the U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program’s 15 finalists for 2025.

“Securing America’s place at the forefront of science and technology requires growing innovation capacity everywhere so that we can, in turn, aggressively accelerate the pace of development of key technologies,” said Brian Stone, performing the duties of the NSF director. “The NSF Engines finalists have consistently communicated their strong vision for placing their regions on the map as the national and world leaders in key technologies, demonstrating their commitment to advancing U.S. research, innovation and workforce development. We congratulate each team on making it to this stage of the competition.”

The NSF Engines program is beginning to

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Visit a Disaster Recovery Center for In-Person FEMA Assistance Through Sept. 25

Published: 18 September 2025
Categories: FEMA News

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ST. LOUIS – You can still receive face-to-face FEMA assistance through September 25 at both Disaster Recovery Centers in the City of St. Louis.

Impacted residents are encouraged to take advantage of this in-person assistance while it is available, if their home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance from the May 16 tornado. FEMA staff are helping residents with their disaster assistance applications, answering questions and uploading required documents.

Other ways to stay in touch with FEMA after September 25 include visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, calling 1-800-621-3362 and using the FEMA app.

FEMA may be able to provide money to help pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live and essential personal property that was destroyed. Impacted residents can stay in touch to ask for financial assistance for home repairs and rent, as well as other needs not covered by insurance.

FEMA Staff Available at Disaster Recovery Centers Through September 25DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER LOCATIONSHOURS OF OPERATIONUrban League Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center 
4401 Natural Bridge Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63115Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: ClosedUnion Tabernacle M.B. Church
626 N. Newstead Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: ClosedSmall Business Administration (SBA)

SBA’s Business Recovery Center (BRC) and Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) are also providing in-person support with SBA disaster loan applications, helping applicants check their loan status, and offering guidance on funds available to businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters impacted in

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Ten Days Left to Apply for Federal Assistance for Central Texas Flooding

Published: 18 September 2025
Categories: FEMA News

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AUSTIN, Texas – Time is running out to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses from the July 2—18 storms and flooding in Central Texas. 

The application period ends Sunday, Sept. 28, for those who were affected by the flooding in Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties.

There is no cost to apply for FEMA assistance, which may help with serious disaster-related needs including temporary housing and replacement of essential personal property when the damage is not covered by insurance. Grants may also cover disaster-related funeral, medical, dental, moving-and-storage and childcare expenses including money to replace damaged appliances and furnishings.

FEMA works closely with the U.S. Small Business Administration, which provides disaster loans to homeowners, renters, nonprofit organizations and businesses of all sizes. The deadline to apply for a long-term, low-interest SBA disaster loan is also Sept. 28.

Applying for FEMA assistance and reporting damage to the state are two different processes. Remember to have your email address ready for the FEMA application. You can upload additional paperwork to your FEMA account even after the deadline has passed.

The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Helpline specialists speak many languages and lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily.

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