Happy Birthday NSF!

The video celebrates the 66th anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF) by highlighting its significant contributions to science and technology over the decades. Starting from its establishment in 1950, the NSF has funded groundbreaking research, including the development of national observatories, Doppler radar, barcode technology, and the Internet. The video also covers advancements in genomics and the detection of gravitational waves, showcasing NSF's role in major scientific discoveries. The celebration concludes with a light-hearted cake moment.

What discovery was announced by an international team of scientists in 2009?

What recent achievement did NSF fund related to gravitational waves?