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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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Gemma New Leads Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Published March 24, 2023
Gemma New (MM ’11, Conducting) led the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in Edinburgh and Glasgow in a program of Ligeti, Gershwin, Milhaud, Mussorgsky, and Glazunov’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone... / The Peabody Post
Paola Prestini on Spectrum News NY1
Published March 23, 2023
Paola Prestini (BM ’95, Composition) discussed the discuss the role of women in music with Spectrum News NY1 for Mes de la Mujer (Women’s History Month). / The Peabody Post
Wendel Patrick Scores “I Got a Monster”
Published March 23, 2023
Music Engineering & Technology Assistant Professor Wendel Patrick scored and performed the original music for I Got a Monster (trailer), the documentary film adaptation of Baynard Woods and Brandon... / The Peabody Post
Isabel Marcus Receives Scholarship from NSAL and Reaches Finals in Schmidt Vocal Competition
Published March 22, 2023
Preparatory student Isabel Marcus received a voice scholarship in the 2023 DC Chapter National Society of Arts and Letters Shirley Rabb Winston competition, competing against singers up to age 22. Isabel... / The Peabody Post
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Is No. 3 in World Rankings
Published March 22, 2023
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is the No. 3 nursing school in the world, according to 2023 QS World University rankings. / News
Composers Oscar Bettison, Zach Gulaboff Davis Awarded Fellowships
Published March 21, 2023
Faculty composer Oscar Bettison and alum Zach Gulaboff Davis (DMA ’19, Composition) were among the 140 New Jersey artists awarded 2023 Individual Artist Fellowship from the NJ State Council... / The Peabody Post
Inc Inc Inc Releases Debut Album
Published March 21, 2023
Inc Inc Inc, a trio including Ruby Fulton (DMA ’09, Composition) on violin, released its self-titled debut album in March, recorded in February as part of the RPM challenge; the trio plays March... / The Peabody Post
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
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