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New Micro Network Plus project aims to explore how indoor plants can improve our health and environment
University of SurreyUniversity of Tennessee physicists unlock secrets of stellar alchemy: New insights into gold’s cosmic origins
University of Tennessee at Knoxville- Journal
- Physical Review Letters
Engineers want to muffle roar of jets
University of CincinnatiJet engines can make a symphony of sound from rumbles and roars to screeches and peals. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are working to muffle these sounds without sacrificing engine performance.
From lab to land: how hands-on computer science is building the future
Georgia State UniversityShifting waters: Climate change in Italy’s mountains
European Science Communication Institute gGmbH- Funder
- Horizon 2020 Framework Programme
University of Tennessee researchers discover novel protein to combat greenhouse gas emissions
University of Tennessee at Knoxville- Journal
- Nature
Art meets science in new exhibit showcasing coral reef fish
Rice UniversityAt first glance, the shimmering blues, golds and purples of “Colors of the Reef: Exploring the Diversity of Coral Reef Fishes” invite viewers into a world of aesthetic wonder. But behind every print and image lies a story of discovery — one that blurs the boundaries between art and science to illuminate the urgent need to protect Earth’s coral ecosystems. The new display at Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts showcases work led by Kory Evans, assistant professor of biosciences at Rice, whose research examines how bony fish adapt, diversify and survive amid a rapidly changing climate.
Advincula leads project on self-driving labs of the future
University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleSwansea volcanologist joins global deep-sea mission to uncover earthquake secrets
Swansea UniversityA Swansea University volcanologist is set to explore one of Earth’s most mysterious underwater landscapes as part of a groundbreaking international expedition off the coast of Japan.