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Nature Might Have a Universal Rhythm

From insects to birds to mammals, Professor Daniel Abrams found that communication signals follow a common tempo.Read more

Bottled lightning

Bottled Lightning Makes a Cleaner Fuel

Professor Dayne Swearer found that bursts of plasma convert methane into methanol without high heat and pressures.Read more

Artificial neurons

Printed Neurons Communicate with Living Brain Cells

The new devices developed by Professor Mark Hersam mimic complex brain signals and point to more energy-efficient computing.Read more

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Disinfectants Influence Microbes Across Hospital Rooms

Professor Erica Hartmann found that hospital sink drains and airborne dust harbor disinfectant-tolerant bacteria.Read more

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