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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 d... more
FAQs about NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast:How many episodes does NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast have?The podcast currently has 353 episodes available.
June 15, 2026Discovering Disinfectant CompoundsNearly 3 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur every year in the United States. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Kevin Minbiole discusses his work using artificial intelligence systems to discover new compounds to fight drug resistant bacteria....more25minPlay
June 08, 2026Quantum EducationScience, 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 their collaboration is inspiring the next generation of STEM workforce through a quantum education program....more26minPlay
June 01, 2026VASCiliaAdvances 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 a group supported in part by NSF, has developed a deep learning-based tool that allows unparalleled insights into the hair cells that allow us to hear....more14minPlay
May 22, 2026Autonomous Racing (Part Two)Emerging artificial intelligence technologies are transforming the American enterprise. Madhur Behl, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses software challenges in autonomous racing and how his program is helping to develop the AI workforce of the future....more24minPlay
May 18, 2026Autonomous Racing (Part One)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 safe autonomous vehicles....more25minPlay
May 11, 2026AI Powered Surgical RobotIn 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 associate professor, discusses his work developing autonomous surgical robots....more19minPlay
May 04, 2026AI4ShipwrecksArtificial intelligence advancements in machine learning are allowing autonomous exploration in remote underwater environments. Katie Skinner, an NSF-supported assistant professor, discusses work advancing the field of robotics by combining computer vision with AI advancements in machine learning....more14minPlay
April 27, 2026Electronic Photonic Quantum ChipThe future of quantum information science and engineering promises computers with unprecedented speed and capabilities. Miloš Popović, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses a collaboration that has built a photonic quantum system into a traditional electronic chip....more21minPlay
April 20, 2026Recovering Critical MineralsCritical 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 domestic supplies might be increased by recovering critical minerals from the byproducts of existing mining sites....more22minPlay
April 13, 2026Quantum Error CorrectionThe 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 qubits, why error correction is important in quantum computing, and his journey through starting a company and moving into industry....more26minPlay
FAQs about NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast:How many episodes does NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast have?The podcast currently has 353 episodes available.