NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast

NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast

U.S. National Science Foundation

Episodes 163
Avg. Duration 18m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Quantum Education

Jun 08, 2026 25m Transcript

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related fields employ 25% of the U.S. workforce. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professors Erica Carlson and Muhsin Menekse discuss how…

VASCilia

Jun 01, 2026 13m Transcript

Advances in artificial intelligence-driven technologies have the potential to impact the lives of Americans living with hearing loss substantially. Yasmin Kassim, a postdoctoral fellow and member of…

Autonomous Racing (Part Two)

May 22, 2026 23m Transcript

Emerging artificial intelligence technologies are transforming the American enterprise. Madhur Behl, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses software challenges in autonomous racing and how…

Autonomous Racing (Part One)

May 18, 2026 24m Transcript

Artificial intelligence techniques are driving the development of autonomous vehicles. Madhur Behl, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses how the high-speed world of racing helps advance…

AI Powered Surgical Robot

May 11, 2026 18m Transcript

In the health care industry, artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced robotic systems could help solve many of the issues facing the field today. Axel Krieger, an NSF-supported…

AI4Shipwrecks

May 04, 2026 13m Transcript

Artificial intelligence advancements in machine learning are allowing autonomous exploration in remote underwater environments. Katie Skinner, an NSF-supported assistant professor, discusses work…

Electronic Photonic Quantum Chip

Apr 27, 2026 20m Transcript

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…

Recovering Critical Minerals

Apr 20, 2026 21m Transcript

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…

Quantum Error Correction

Apr 13, 2026 25m Transcript

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…

Accelerating Discovery with Self Driving Labs

Apr 06, 2026 17m Transcript

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported engineers are developing a bold new vision for chemical and materials discovery. Milad Abolhasani, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses his work…

Introducing AI to the future workforce

Aug 11, 2025 20m Transcript

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…

Collaborative Aerial Robots

Aug 04, 2025 18m Transcript

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…

Quantum Computing in Industry

Jul 28, 2025 23m Transcript

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,…

Plasmas in Manufacturing

Jul 21, 2025 21m Transcript

The fourth state of matter, plasma, is involved in several aspects of how modern microelectronic components are manufactured. Jeremiah Williams, a professor at Wittenberg University and a program…

Metamaterials

Jul 14, 2025 20m Transcript

Metamaterials are a special class of engineered materials, designed to have properties not found in nature. Glaucio Paulino, a professor at Princeton University, discusses his work on developing…

Training Artificial Intelligence Experts

Jul 07, 2025 17m Transcript

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers are accelerating artificial intelligence technologies. Mingyi Hong, a professor at the University of Minnesota, with affiliation with AI-LEAF…

Next Generation Ferroelectric Semiconductors

Jun 30, 2025 15m Transcript

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers are developing a new class of semiconductors with great potential for next-generation microelectronic devices. Zetian Mi, a professor at the…

The Matter in the Universe with Vera Rubin

Jun 23, 2025 20m Transcript

As the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a joint project of the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, begins its mission to unlock new understanding…

Light From Cosmic Dawn

Jun 16, 2025 16m Transcript

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported observatories allow researchers to advance and expand humanity’s understanding of the early universe. Tobias Marriage, a professor at Johns Hopkins…

Smart Manufacturing

Jun 09, 2025 17m Transcript

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers are developing a multimodal system that combines image analysis and natural language processing to help manufacturers detect problems, suggest…

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How many episodes does NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast have?

NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast has published 163 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Education, Science.

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NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 18m.

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