Power Play: The Global Stakes Behind the Battery Boom
As the world shifts toward electrification, the nations that command the battery supply chain will define the future of mobility, energy, and economic influence. For the U.S., the challenge isn’t just to keep pace — it’s to lead the charge.
How the US Can Mine Its Own Critical Minerals — Without Digging New Holes
Every time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals.
My Green Lab Initiative Drives Sustainable Practices in Campus Labs
Three Georgia Tech labs are leading the charge in resource efficiency.
Amid a Tropical Paradise Known as ‘Lizard Island,’ Researchers are Cracking Open Evolution’s Black Box
Each May, coinciding with the start of the breeding season, we visit Lizard Island to capture, study and release all adult anoles – a population that fluctuates between 600 to 1,000.
Nature's Time Machine: How Long-Term Studies Unlock Evolution's Secrets
Through a new review paper published in Nature, Georgia Tech scientists are revealing how decades-long research programs have transformed our understanding of evolution, uncovering secrets that would remain hidden in shorter studies.
Machine Learning Encoder Improves Weather Forecasting and Tsunami Prediction
Ph.D. student Phillip Si and Assistant Professor Peng Chen developed Latent-EnSF, a technique that improves how ML models assimilate data to make predictions.
What’s the Shape of the Universe? Mathematicians Use Topology to Study the Shape of the World and Everything in it
Whether trying to design secure sensor networks, mine data or use origami to deploy satellites, the underlying language and ideas are likely to be that of topology.
Using Hemp in Building Insulation Could Make Structures Greener, Create Jobs, and Be a Profitable Industry
CEE researchers’ analysis outlines path to a U.S. construction market for hemp-based fibers, which are already used for clothing and biodegradable plastics.
How Earth's Early Cycles Shaped the Chemistry of Life
A new study explores how complex chemical mixtures change under shifting environmental conditions, shedding light on the prebiotic processes that may have led to life on Earth.
LA Fires Trigger Temporary Spike in Airborne Lead Levels
The fires enabled the first real-time data on airborne lead, thanks to a pioneering air quality measurement network.