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NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast

NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast

Written by: U.S. National Science Foundation
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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.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Science
Episodes
  • Introducing AI to the future workforce

    Introducing AI to the future workforce
    Aug 11 2025

    A workforce fluent in AI techniques will be essential to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence continues. Jeremy Waisome, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, discusses the Shark AI project, which has introduced artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to thousands of middle school students.
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    21 mins
  • Collaborative Aerial Robots

    Collaborative Aerial Robots
    Aug 4 2025

    Advances in fundamental technologies enable robots to collaborate with humans, as well as with other robots. David Saldaña, assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering at Lehigh University, discusses his work developing resilient and adaptive collaborative aerial robots.
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    18 mins
  • Quantum Computing in Industry

    Quantum Computing in Industry
    Jul 28 2025

    Researchers and industry are coming together to develop computer systems that can take advantage of quantum mechanics. Christopher Monroe, a professor at Duke University and co-founder of IonQ, discusses quantum computing, advances in the field and IonQ's journey from startup to being the first publicly traded quantum computing company.
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    24 mins
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