
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 169 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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New, lifesaving treatments can be found at the intersection of bioengineering and medicine. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Neil Forbes discusses how the bacteria salmonella can be modified for treatment against some of the deadl... more
U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor and director of the NSF Center for Complex Particle Systems Nicholas Kotov discusses complex materials and the development of new fused silk materials with applications in security and communicatio... more
Hypertension affects nearly half of U.S. adults, and 10% of those cases don’t respond well to treatment. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Tao Zhou discusses the development of a new 3D-printed hydrogel-based bioelectronic device f... more
Secure information is essential in the digital exchanges of modern life. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Vinod Vaikuntanathan discusses quantum cryptography and the future of encryption.
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This program showcases NSF-supported researchers and cutting-edge science spanning quantum information, robotics, autonomous systems, marine exploration, materials discovery, and AI-enabled education. Episodes typically feature researchers explaining their work, the NSF funding that enables it, and real-world implications—from safer surgical robotics and faster materials discovery to open data tools for science and advanced sensing in underwater environments. A recurring thread is how interdisciplinary collaboration accelerates breakthroughs, with guests often detailing practical challenges, industry partnerships, and pathways to translating lab results into scalable technologies. The show stands out for its clear emphasis on research impac... more
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Recent guests on NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast include:
1. Neil Forbes
2. Nicholas Kotov
3. Tao Zhou
4. Vinod Vaikuntanathan
5. Payam Heydari
6. Kevin Minbiole
7. Erica Carlson
8. Muhsin Menekse
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