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Head injuries
Engineers tackle concussion research
Published Jan 29, 2018 Video
Researchers developing digital tools for faster, more precise diagnosis
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Intersession
Physics field study
Published Jan 25, 2018
Students take a look at the many ways physics affect athletics in Physics of Sports course
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Space exploration
What makes a planet a planet?
Published Jan 23, 2018
Astrophysicist proposes an upper size limit on what should be considered planets
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Cancer research
Unlocking genetic mysteries
Published Jan 22, 2018
New Johns Hopkins center merges applied mathematics and biology to better understand breast cancer
Researcher puts drops into test tubes of various colors
Lost opportunities for life sciences firms
Published Jan 19, 2018
JHU's Phillip Phan, Dean Wong advocate for open-innovation network in 'Nature Index' commentary
Eight pipettes drop pink liquid into test tubes
Cancer research
Single blood tests screens for eight common cancers
Published Jan 19, 2018
CancerSEEK is a noninvasive test that can detect cancers of the ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas, esophagus, colorectum, lung, or breast
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Science of Learning
Research gap analysis
Published Jan 18, 2018 Video
Science of Learning symposium brings together experts from diverse range of fields
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Intersession
Easy as Pi
Published Jan 17, 2018
Raspberry Pi workshop teaches students how to use customizable, versatile minicomputers responsible for revolutionizing the tech industry
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Astrophysics
How fast is the universe expanding? Measurements yield different results
Published Jan 11, 2018
Nobel-winning astrophysicist Adam Riess says dark matter behavior could explain calculation discrepancy / BBC News
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Bitcoin's boom
The future of finance?
Published Jan 8, 2018 Video
Over the past year, bitcoin has soared in value, reaching as high as $19,000 per coin. But what exactly is it, and how does it work?