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SummaryThe National Science Foundation (NSF) operates a well-regarded system for awarding research grants. But it has resulted in a staggering geographic imbalance. The U.S. Senate wants to fix the problem by requiring NSF to spend 20% of…

A Majorana look-alikeMost experimental claims of Majorana bound states, unusual quasiparticles that may become the cornerstone of topological quantum computing, rest on the observation of a persistent zero bias peak (ZBP) in tunneling…

BACKGROUNDClimate disasters are on the rise, with devastating effects on communities, built infrastructure, and ecosystems. Between 2015 and 2020, the United States has seen an average of 14 disasters per year that cost at least $1 billion,…