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Researchers have discovered a new way to grow graphene that deliberately adds structural defects to enhance its usefulness in electronics, sensors, catalysts, and more. Using a specially shaped molecule called azupyrene, scientists can produce graphene films rich in beneficial 5–7 ring defects—imperfections that make the material more interactive, more magnetic, and more electronically versatile.

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U.S. National Science Foundation

Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences
     Division of Materials Research

Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):

     June 23, 2025

Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):

     January 27, 2026

Important Information And Revision Notes Estimated number of awards has been revised. Minor changes have been made in Sections I (Introduction) and II (Program Description). In the Project Description of full proposals, under “Other Significant Activities”, the section on “Broadening Participation Strategic Plan” is no longer required nor accepted. MRSEC-specific review criteria have been slightly revised. In particular, one criterion previously used for evaluating “The Center as a Whole” has been removed.

Proposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). Use the version of the guide that

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon, Washington, or Wayne counties who were affected by the March 30–April 8 disaster may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help with rent.

If your primary home was unsafe to live in because of damage caused by the March 30 – April 8 disaster, and you had to temporarily live elsewhere, you can apply for FEMA assistance to help pay for alternate temporary housing.

To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact FEMA and let them know. This can be done by: 

First applying for FEMA Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov.Calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as VRS, give FEMA your number for that service. Sending your request in writing to FEMA: P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055. 

FEMA is required to conduct a home inspection to verify damage reported on your application. 

If approved, you will receive an initial rental award of up to two months of rent. Rental Assistance may help cover your monthly rent amount, which may include a security deposit. It might not cover all rental expenses. 

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA)

Impacted residents who received help with rent from FEMA and require more rental assistance while working toward a

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In-brief analysis

December 3, 2025

Data source: Bloomberg L.P.
Note: Data through November 26, 2025. All crack spreads are calculated against the Dated Brent crude oil spot price.

Global refinery margins for diesel have widened since late October and increased to their highest level all year, following refinery outages in Russia and in the Middle East and new sanctions on Russia’s crude oil, leading to limited refinery production and a decreased global diesel supply. The impact was most pronounced in the Atlantic Basin, contributing to higher prices at the Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp (ARA) shipping hub, a key benchmark for European prices, as well as at New York Harbor and the U.S. Gulf Coast. The higher global prices also affected prices in the United States because U.S. refiners can sell into both domestic and international markets.

Crack

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