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Side by side headshots of Hai-Quan Mao and Victor Velculescu
Faculty honors
Two named to National Academy of Inventors
Published Dec 20, 2023
Materials scientist Hai-Quan Mao, cancer researcher Victor Velculescu among 162 fellows recognized for contributions to science and society
A person tests out the da Vinci Research Kit
Robotics
Could an electric nudge help a doctor use a surgical robot?
Published Dec 20, 2023 Video
Gentle electric currents help people learn to maneuver a robotic surgery tool in virtual reality and real settings
Two chimpanzees socializing at the Edinburgh Zoo
Animal cognition
Apes remember friends they haven't seen for decades
Published Dec 18, 2023 Video
Study finds the longest lasting non-human social memories ever documented
An array of books
Books
Book recommendations from Hopkins scholars
Published Dec 18, 2023
We asked faculty members, library staff, and many others about the best books they read in 2023. This is what they told us.
image of lipid nanoparticles
Materials science
Nanoparticles amplify potential cancer vaccine power
Published Dec 14, 2023
New method developed by Johns Hopkins researchers could enhance the body's ability to fight cancer and make vaccines more effective in targeting tumors
Stephanie Hicks headshot
A space for women programmers
Published Winter 2023
R-Ladies Baltimore aims to give women a supportive space to hone their programming skills / Johns Hopkins Magazine
A DNA sequence shown in parallel vertical rows of blues, reds, and pinks
The male sex chromosome in full
Published Winter 2023
The last mysterious piece of the human genome has now been fully sequenced / Johns Hopkins Magazine
conceptual illustration depicts chaotic squiggles and drones carrying various packages
Air traffic control for drones
Published Winter 2023
A Hopkins study evaluates how we can prepare for a surge in drone traffic / Johns Hopkins Magazine
An illustration depicts scientists creating a loaf of bread using a dropper, fairy dust, and lightning
Food from thin air
Published Winter 2023
A revolutionary project could someday help feed soldiers in rugged, hard-to-reach places / Johns Hopkins Magazine
A conceptual illustration depicts a tiny person surrounded by vastness
Awestruck
Published Winter 2023 Video
As researchers discover the benefits of this little-understood, larger-than-life emotion, Johns Hopkins scientists figured out how to measure it. / Johns Hopkins Magazine