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This is the Discovery Files Podcast from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Join us as we explore the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and engineering with the researchers making these discoveries. Learn how scientific innovation bolsters the U.S. economy, supports our Nation’s interests around the globe, and improves the lives of Americans.

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Artificial intelligence advancements in machine learning are allowing autonomous exploration in remote underwater environments. Katie Skinner, an NSF-supported assistant professor, discusses work advancing the field of robotics by combining computer ... more

The future of quantum information science and engineering promises computers with unprecedented speed and capabilities. Miloš Popović, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses a collaboration that has built a photonic quantum system into a tra... more

Critical minerals play an essential role in modern technologies, and a domestic supply is essential for national security. Elizabeth Holley, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses how domestic supplies might be increased by recovering critic... more

The future of quantum information science and engineering promises computers with unprecedented speed and capabilities. Mikhail Lukin, an NSF-supported professor, discusses his work with neutral atom qubits, why error correction is important in quant... more

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Miloš Popović
NSF-supported researcher; leader in photonic-electronic chip collaboration
Boston University; UC Berkeley; Northwestern University
Episode: Electronic Photonic Quantum Chip
Elizabeth Holley
NSF-supported researcher
Episode: Recovering Critical Minerals
Mikhail Lukin
Co-founder of Query Computing, Inc. and research professor; leading figure in quantum information science
Query Computing, Inc.; Laboratory/University
Episode: Quantum Error Correction
Milad Abolhasani
NSF-supported researcher developing self-driving, autonomous robotic experimentation platforms for accelerated materials discovery
University/NSF-supported research group
Episode: Accelerating Discovery with Self Driving Labs
Jeremy Waisome
Thomas O. Hunter Rising Star Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida
University of Florida
Episode: Introducing AI to the future workforce
David Saldaña
Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Lehigh University focusing on multi-robot systems.
Lehigh University
Episode: Collaborative Aerial Robots
Christopher Monroe
Giholi Family Presidential Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics at Duke University and co-founder of IonQ.
IonQ
Episode: Quantum Computing in Industry
Jeremiah Williams
Professor of physics at Wittenberg University, focusing on experimental plasma physics.
Wittenberg University, National Science Foundation
Episode: Plasmas in Manufacturing
Glaucio Paulino
Margareta Engman Augustine Professor of Engineering at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: Metamaterials

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Host of the Discovery Files Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Short, fun, educational. Also, one of the longest running podcasts!

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    Elle
    5 years ago

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Electronic Photonic Quantum Chip
Q: What is this electronic photonic quantum system on a chip?
It combines three components—electronic microelectronics, silicon photonics for optical circuits, and quantum functionality that enables generation of quantum-correlated photons—on a single mass-producible silicon chip, allowing high-bandwidth interconnects and potential for scalable quantum networks.
Recovering Critical Minerals
Q: What are the main pathways NSF is supporting to increase domestic production of critical minerals?
NSF is exploring three pathways: opening new mines, reprocessing and extracting minerals from historic and current mine wastes, and by-product recovery to obtain additional elements from existing operations, supported by data-driven, interdisciplinary research.
Recovering Critical Minerals
Q: There are about 60 federally permitted metal mines; how much of what we need can we actually produce domestically today?
The majority of critical minerals are still imported; domestically produced minerals constitute a small percentage of what is mined, with significant portions of other elements imported from foreign sources, highlighting vulnerability and the need for new production and by-product strategies.
Recovering Critical Minerals
Q: So the key thing we're talking about is a real exciting term right now, critical minerals. So for people that don't know what that is at all, what are critical minerals and why do we need them?
Critical minerals are items essential to modern technology and infrastructure that can be vulnerable to supply disruptions; definitions vary by government bodies, but broadly they include a broad set of elements needed for everything from agriculture to medicine, energy, and national security.
Introducing AI to the future workforce
Q: How has NSF support impacted your career?
The NSF fellowship significantly helped establish my career, offering flexibility and networking opportunities that shaped my path as an educator and researcher.

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This show spotlights cutting-edge science, engineering, and technology through in-depth conversations with researchers and industry experts. Episodes frequently explore AI in education, collaborative robotics, quantum computing, metamaterials, regenerative medicine, smart manufacturing, and other frontier topics, often tying research to practical applications, industry impact, and national opportunities. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex science into accessible storytelling, with guests ranging from university professors to industry pioneers who illuminate the practical and societal implications of their work. The format tends to blend technical explanations with real-world use cases, giving potential listeners a strong... more

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