Research News Archive: 2019

People and Technology

Morphing Origami Takes a New Shape, Expanding Use Possibilities

Posted: April 17, 2019

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created a new type of origami that can morph from one pattern into a different one, or even a hybrid of two patterns, instantly altering many of its structural characteristics.

He Vanquished Poisons from our Waters After Rivers Burned

Posted: April 15, 2019

John Koon vanquished water pollutants after one of America’s most polluted rivers burned 13 times. He will be inducted into the National Academy of Engineering for his innovative work in pollution remediation.

Smart Communities Address Transportation, Housing, Flooding Challenges

Posted: April 15, 2019

Four Georgia communities are exploring innovative technologies and collaborating with Georgia Tech and local partners.

Discovery Advances the Field of Color-Changing Materials

Posted: April 11, 2019

A serendipitous discovery by a graduate student has led to materials that quickly change color from completely clear to a range of vibrant hues — and back again.

Vibrating robots with magnetic interactions

Researchers Awarded $6.25 Million to Study Collective Emergent Behavior

Posted: April 9, 2019

Researchers have been awarded $6.25 million to use collective emergent behavior.

Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure

Durability Vs. Recyclability: Dueling Goals in Making Electronics More Sustainable

Posted: April 4, 2019

Research released by a team at Georgia Institute of Technology looked into the impact of government policies put in place to reduce the amount of electronics waste filling up landfills.

Bionanoparticle detects the slightest sign of transplant organ rejection

Urine Test to Evaluate Immunotherapy Success Gets $1.8 Million NIH Research Grant

Posted: April 2, 2019

Immunotherapy can eradicate cancer or fall down trying, and this sensor monitors that success or failure.

Using Smartphones and Laptops to Simulate Deadly Heart Arrhythmias

Posted: March 27, 2019

Researchers are using smartphones and laptop computers to model heart arrhythmias.

Adhesive Formed From Bee Spit and Flower Oil Could Form Basis of New Glues

Posted: March 27, 2019

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are looking at that mixture of ingredients as a model for a bioinspired glue because of its unique adhesive properties and ability to remain sticky through a range of conditions.