The Latest Research News

Instability in Antarctic Ice Projected to Make Sea Level Rise Rapidly

Posted: July 8, 2019

Instability hidden within Antarctic ice is likely to accelerate its flow into the ocean and push sea level up at a more rapid pace than previously expected.

Bioengineering and Bioscience

Scientists Discover the Biggest Seaweed Bloom in the World

Posted: July 5, 2019

Record-breaking belt of brown algae stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico

Tiny Supersonic Jet Injector Accelerates Nanoscale Additive Manufacturing

Posted: July 2, 2019

By energizing precursor molecules, researchers have dramatically accelerated the fabrication of nanometer scale structures.

Getting New Treatments to Patients Can Be Harder Than Landing on Mars

Posted: July 1, 2019

Getting New Treatments to Patients Can Be Harder Than Landing on Mars

Think Small

Posted: June 28, 2019

Working with clinicians, Georgia Tech researchers develop innovative technology to fill the gaps in pediatric research — and save children's lives.

Image featuring a temperature gradient and images of climate change research

Cool Solutions: Science and Engineering Help Address the Impacts of Climate Change

Posted: June 28, 2019

Science and engineering are collaborating to help address the impacts of climate change.

X-ray Imaging Provides Clues to Fracture in Solid-State Batteries

Posted: June 28, 2019

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have used X-ray computed tomography (CT) to visualize in real time how cracks form near the edges of the interfaces between materials in solid-state batteries.

Bioengineering and Bioscience

Microscope image of influenza virus particle

$21.9 Million Gene Modulation Research Effort Targets Influenza Pandemics

Posted: June 28, 2019

A new $21.9 million research initiative will modulate gene expression to help protect against pandemic flu.

Georgia Tech Names Director for Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)

Posted: June 27, 2019

The Georgia Institute of Technology has named James J. Hudgens to be the new director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), Georgia Tech’s applied research division.

Study Ties Poor Sleep to Reduced Memory Performance in Older Adults

Posted: June 24, 2019

Variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of older adults to recall information.

Hydrogel Offers Double Punch Against Orthopedic Bone Infections

Posted: June 21, 2019

Researchers have a developed a hydrogel that both attacks bacteria and encourages bone regrowth.

NSF Invests $4 Million in Big Data for Southern United States

Posted: June 19, 2019

A $4 million NSF award will help apply data science and engineering to challenges of the southern U.S.

Diversity May Be Key to Reducing Errors in Quantum Computing

Posted: October 14, 2019

In quantum computing, as in team building, a little diversity can help get the job done better, computer scientists have found.

Materials

Palladium-Containing High Entropy Alloy Illustration

Atomic-level imaging could offer roadmap to metals with new properties

Posted: October 9, 2019

A team of researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology has developed a new process that could help gain new insights into individual high-entropy alloys.

Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics

Particles Emitted by Consumer 3D Printers Could Hurt Indoor Air Quality

Posted: October 7, 2019

The particles emitted from 3D printers can negatively impact indoor air quality and have the potential to harm respiratory health, according to a study from researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and UL Chemical Safety.