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Space exploration
JWST detects distant exoplanet
Published Jan 11, 2023
Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a team led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory confirmed the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf star roughly 41 light-years away, and it's almost exactly the same size as Earth.
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Biochemistry
Surprising protein behavior could improve understanding of aging
Published Jan 13, 2023
E. coli proteins lacking the ability to reassemble themselves could one day help scientists rethink studies of the human brain
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Study links hearing loss, dementia
Published Jan 11, 2023
Bloomberg School study finds older adults with greater severity of hearing loss were more likely to have dementia, but the likelihood of dementia was lower among hearing aid users compared to non-users
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Astronomy
This new interactive map lets you scroll through the universe
Published Nov 17, 2022
New map of the universe displays for the first time the span of the entire known cosmos with pinpoint accuracy, sweeping beauty
A simple spray could keep COVID-19 away
Jan 12, 2023
Watch this robot do 'the Worm' when temperature changes
Dec 14, 2022
$100M gift from James and Morag Anderson will expand Bologna campus of Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Dec 9, 2022

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Faculty Honors
Lauren Gardner wins top biomedical research prize
Published Sept 28, 2022
Gardner, creator of the COVID-19 dashboard that became the world's most trusted source for reliable, real-time data about the COVID pandemic, wins the 2022 Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award
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Hopkins, Howard partner to develop tech for neuro disorders
Published Sept 27, 2022
Both universities are partnering to create solutions for neurological conditions.
A gray, rocky ball - the asteroid Dimorphos - is seen against the black backdrop in space in this image transmitted by NASA's DART spacecraft
Planetary defense
Bull's-eye! NASA's DART spacecraft slams into asteroid
Published Sept 26, 2022
Collision with asteroid Dimorphos demonstrates a mitigation technique that could be used in the future to deflect asteroids that pose a threat to Earth
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K-12 education
When school feels 'like prison,' test scores, college attendance drop
Published Sept 21, 2022
Students at high schools with prominent security measures have lower math scores, are less likely to attend college and are suspended more compared to students in schools with less surveillance, finds a new Johns Hopkins University study.
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Neurology
Exercise hormone halts Parkinson's disease symptoms in mouse study
Published Sept 13, 2022
A new study could pave the way for the creation of a therapy used to treat Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders
Delphine Tan, Jenlu Pagnotta, Hannah Yamagata
Collegiate Inventors Competition
Hopkins team among finalists
Published Sept 13, 2022 Video
The team developed a simpler and more comfortable brace to treat kids born with clubfoot
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The best way to take a pill, according to science
Published Aug 16, 2022
Researchers examining the mechanics of drug dissolution and the natural anatomy of the stomach found that taking a pill while lying on your right side shortens the time it takes for medicine to be absorbed

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Warren Wolf on new SFJAZZ Collective Album
Published March 20, 2023
The SFJAZZ Collective—which includes Peabody jazz faculty vibraphonist Warren Wolf—has a new album coming out in March. New Works & Classics Reimagined, recorded live during the ensemble’s... / The Peabody Post
Kathleen DeLaurenti Guest Post on Harvard Blog
Published March 19, 2023
Peabody’s head librarian Kathleen DeLaurenti recently made a guest post in the Harvard Blog discussing musical copyright law in the digital era. / The Peabody Post
Denyce Graves on Good Morning America
Published March 18, 2023
Good Morning America helps celebrate the second birthday of the Denyce Graves Foundation on Thursday, February 23 at 8:00 am EST. Denyce Graves will be interviewed by Robin Roberts as they discuss the... / The Peabody Post
Ryan Zhou Earns First Place in NATS MDDC Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Published March 18, 2023
Ryan Zhou, who won First Place in the Lower High School TBB  class at the National Association of Singing Teachers (NATS) MDDC District Auditions on February 25, again earned First Place in the large... / The Peabody Post
Christine Kavanagh Promoted to Associate Dean at Whiting School of Engineering
Published March 17, 2023
Christine Kavanagh (MM ’03, Voice) has been promoted to Associate Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Academic Affairs of the Whiting School of Engineering of the Johns Hopkins University. / The Peabody Post
Michaela Trnkova’s Students Perform in Masterclass
Published March 16, 2023
Students of Michaela Trnkova performed in a master class with Christine Mazza, a Professor from University of West Virginia. The event took place on January 18th at the Peabody Preparatory, Downtown Branch. / The Peabody Post
Peabody Preparatory Voice Students at MDDC NATS
Published March 15, 2023
Peabody Preparatory voice students competed at MDDC NATS on the February 25-26 weekend to great success. List of Preparatory Students Accomplishments: 1st Place Youth Musical Theater McKenzie Nace (Teacher:... / The Peabody Post
Insoo Oh Wins Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition
Published March 15, 2023
Insoo Oh (BM ’22, Clarinet) won first prize in the Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition. / The Peabody Post
Manuel Barrueco Featured on Miami’s MDC-TV
Published March 14, 2023
Guitar Professor Manuel Barrueco (BM ’75, Guitar) is featured in a video interview on Miami’s MDC-TV as part of their “Our Talent” episodes. / The Peabody Post
Zach Gulaboff Davis named MacDowell Fellow
Published March 13, 2023
Zach Gulaboff Davis (MM ’19, Music Theory Pedagogy; DMA ’19, Composition) was awarded a MacDowell Fellowship. Each year MacDowell awards about 300 Fellowships, with a maximum stay of six weeks, at... / The Peabody Post
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