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NSF Funds $100M Quantum Network as Infleqtion SPAC Nears Close and 500-Qubit Milestone Emerges
technology10 days ago

NSF Funds $100M Quantum Network as Infleqtion SPAC Nears Close and 500-Qubit Milestone Emerges

NSF launches a $100 million National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure program to fund up to 16 open-access sites over five years to give researchers and startups access to chip fabrication, testing, and training tools; Delta Gold Technologies signs a multi‑year, up‑to‑$2.99 million gold‑based quantum IP deal with Penn State; Xanadu Quantum Technologies releases a method to cut quantum‑chemistry resource needs by more than an order of magnitude; Oxford Quantum Circuits demonstrates wafer‑scale packaging for 500+ qubits with strong fidelity, signaling progress toward larger machines; Infleqtion’s SPAC merger with Churchill Capital X secures over $550 million in gross proceeds, setting Infleqtion up to list on the NYSE as INFQ.

via TipRanks|
#infleqtion#nsf#quantum-computing
Congress Shields Science Budgets and Tightens Oversight in FY2026 CJS Bill
politics1 month ago

Congress Shields Science Budgets and Tightens Oversight in FY2026 CJS Bill

Congress cleared the FY2026 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill, rejecting proposed deep cuts to major science agencies and embedding enforcement-oriented provisions into law to protect how funds are spent. The move preserves funding for agencies like NASA, NSF, NOAA, and NIST, strengthens guardrails against impoundment, and ties reporting language to statutory requirements to bolster oversight. Lawmakers say the changes empower Congress to enforce budget decisions and will be supplemented by hearings as agencies implement FY2026 funding and prepare for FY2027.

via Federal News Network|
#funding#nasa#nsf
Congress Bets on Science, Boosts Agency Budgets Over Trump Plans
politics1 month ago

Congress Bets on Science, Boosts Agency Budgets Over Trump Plans

The Senate approved an 82-15 minibus funding bill that increases funding for NOAA, NASA, and NSF beyond the Trump administration’s requests, after the House passed it 397-28. The package funds agencies through Sept. 30, blocks proposed large cuts (NSF’s 57% cut, NASA science funding cuts, and NOAA cuts) and even adds money to NOAA’s satellite program and Weather Service staffing. It also protects indirect research costs. If signed by the president, the bill would maintain broader science funding while allowing for modest overall spending, reflecting bipartisan support for science and weather research.

via NBC News|
#congress#nasa#noaa
Senate expands federal science funding beyond White House cuts
world1 month ago

Senate expands federal science funding beyond White House cuts

The U.S. Senate approved a bill boosting funding for federal science agencies, surpassing White House requests by preserving a large NSF allocation of $8.75 billion to back about 10,000 new awards and more than 250,000 scientists and teachers. NASA funding is largely kept with a modest reduction from the White House plan (about $24.44 billion total), and astrophysics gets $1.6 billion, including $300 million to finish a dark-energy telescope and $500 million for the Dragonfly mission to Titan. The bill was framed as bipartisan support for science, though critics question NSF oversight and the public return on such spending.

via Reuters|
#nasa#noaa#nsf
Antarctic Harassment Risks Impacting Future Space Outposts
science6 months ago

Antarctic Harassment Risks Impacting Future Space Outposts

A survey by the US NSF revealed that over 40% of participants in Antarctic research expeditions experienced sexual harassment or assault, highlighting issues of misconduct in isolated, extreme environments that are analogs for future moon and Mars outposts. The findings prompt calls for improved safety measures and cultural change, with NSF committed to addressing these problems despite potential budget constraints and political challenges.

via Space|
#antarctica#harassment#nsf
Senate Opposes Major Cuts to NASA and Science Funding
politics7 months ago

Senate Opposes Major Cuts to NASA and Science Funding

The Senate proposed a modest increase in funding for the National Science Foundation and other science agencies, rejecting the Trump administration's proposed large cuts, amidst ongoing debates over federal budget allocations and specific issues like the FBI headquarters location, with bipartisan support for science funding and concerns over potential government shutdowns.

via Inside Higher Ed|
#budget#nsf#politics
HUD to Relocate Headquarters to Virginia, Ending Costly Repairs
government8 months ago

HUD to Relocate Headquarters to Virginia, Ending Costly Repairs

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters to the National Science Foundation building in Alexandria, Virginia, displacing about 1,800 NSF employees. The move aims to save over $500 million in maintenance costs and improve working conditions, marking a significant shift under the Trump administration's efforts to optimize federal real estate. The transition will be managed to minimize disruption, with HUD occupying the entire 660,000-square-foot building, and is expected to be completed in the coming months.

via ALXnow|
#alexandria#federal-government#government
Investigating the Structural Failures Behind Arecibo's Collapse
science-and-technology1 year ago

Investigating the Structural Failures Behind Arecibo's Collapse

The collapse of the Arecibo Observatory's telescope in 2020 is attributed to zinc creep in cable sockets, potentially accelerated by electroplasticity due to electromagnetic radiation, according to a National Academies report. The report suggests that the unique electromagnetic environment of the telescope may have hastened the failure, despite a safety factor above two. The NSF plans to replace the telescope with a science education center and is considering the report's recommendations for future projects.

via The Register|
#arecibo#electroplasticity#nsf
Unveiling the Fate of Arecibo Observatory
science1 year ago

Unveiling the Fate of Arecibo Observatory

The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, once the world's largest radio telescope, collapsed in December 2020 due to weakened infrastructure from zinc creep-induced failure in cable sockets and damage from Hurricane Maria. A recent report by the NSF and the University of Central Florida attributes the collapse to these factors, compounded by delayed and misdirected repairs. The observatory, known for significant astronomical discoveries, will be transformed into an education center focused on science, computing, and community.

via Phys.org|
#arecibo-observatory#hurricane-maria#nsf
science-and-technology1 year ago

Unveiling the Causes Behind Arecibo Observatory's Collapse

The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, once the world's largest radio telescope, collapsed in December 2020 due to weakened infrastructure from zinc creep-induced failure in cable sockets and damage from Hurricane Maria. A recent report by the NSF and the University of Central Florida attributes the collapse to these factors, compounded by delayed repairs. The observatory, known for significant astronomical discoveries, will be transformed into an education center focused on science, computing, and community.

via Universe Today|
#arecibo-observatory#hurricane-maria#nsf
"Uncertain Future: Threats to Major US Telescopes Raise Concerns for Astronomers"
astronomy1 year ago

"Uncertain Future: Threats to Major US Telescopes Raise Concerns for Astronomers"

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is facing pressure to choose between funding two major telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), due to budget constraints. Both telescopes are equally important and are expected to work together to advance astronomy. The decision is expected by May, and the outcome will impact the future of U.S. astronomy and its leadership in the field.

via Space.com|
#astronomy#giant-magellan-telescope#nsf