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.
Georgia Tech Research Targets ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
Professor Yongsheng Chen leads a multi-university team using machine learning to discover PFAS-removing membranes.
At the Intersection of Climate and AI, Machine Learning is Revolutionizing Climate Science
A Georgia Tech-led review paper recently published in Nature Reviews Physics is exploring the ways machine learning is revolutionizing the field of climate physics — and the role human scientists might play.
Why Does a Rocket Have to go 25,000 mph to Escape Earth?
There’s a reason why a rocket has to go so fast to escape Earth. It’s about gravity – something all of us experience every moment of every day.
AI’s Energy Demands Spark Nuclear Revival
Professor Anna Erickson highlights the reopening of Three Mile Island Unit 1 as a crucial step in meeting the growing energy demands of AI data centers with carbon-free nuclear power, aligning with Microsoft's sustainability goals.
2024’s Extreme Ocean Heat Breaks Records Again, Leaving 2 Mysteries to Solve
In fact, every decade since 1984, when satellite recordkeeping of ocean temperatures started, has been warmer than the previous one.
‘Murder Hornet’ Eradication is Relief to US Honeybees
A Georgia Tech professor says eradicating the “murder hornet” will help the U.S. avoid a potential agricultural and commercial disaster.