Scenarios about 'national science foundation'
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent U.S. federal agency established in 1950 to promote scientific research and education. It funds approximately 25% of federally supported basic research conducted at American colleges and universities, particularly in mathematics, computer science, and social sciences. In alternate history scenarios, different funding priorities or organizational structures of the NSF could significantly alter technological development paths and scientific discoveries that shape modern society.
What If The Arecibo Observatory Never Collapsed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico was repaired rather than decommissioned, preserving a unique scientific instrument that might have continued making astronomical discoveries into the 2020s and beyond.