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Snowflakes
No two alike
Published Winter 2019
For decades, Wilson Alwyn Bentley took detailed photographs of snow crystals, effectively pioneering photomicrography. Today, his iconic images are a ubiquitous aspect of winter—thanks in part to a Johns Hopkins–trained physicist. / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Illustration of a robot
Plays well with humans
Published Winter 2019
In the not-too-distant future, robots might assist us at home, school, hospitals, and workplaces. Roboticists and ethicists want to ensure they do so effectively, and help rather than hurt—even if it's just our feelings. / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Illustration of packages
Idea
Tiny disease trackers could allow doctors to diagnose and treat diseases more effectively
Published Winter 2019
Extracellular vesicles, clumps of cellular material that break away from cells, contain valuable biological information that could help researchers diagnose disease and target treatments / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Image of 3D puzzle pieces
Extreme puzzle draws inspiration from copper grains
Published Winter 2019
Extreme puzzle draws inspiration from copper grains / Johns Hopkins Magazine
illustration of an electric plug in the ocean
Wave energy
Published Winter 2019
Ocean waves—from violent thrashes to gentle swells—could be harnessed as a form of alternative energy / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Illustration of sun energy
Engineer discovers mighty power in small solar energy invention
Published Winter 2019
Hopkins engineer invents cost-effective, scalable microconcentrators that absorb more light and increase the power output of solar cells by up to 20 times / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Illustration of a video game store
Game theory
Published Winter 2019
Carey Business School marketing Professor Andrew Ching finds a win-win solution to video game manufacturers' used game problem / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Puyang Wang
Artificial intelligence
Algorithm improves clarity of partial MRI scans
Published Dec 12, 2019
Puyang Wang, doctoral degree candidate in electrical and computer engineering, was among winners at recent fastMRI competition hosted by Facebook AI
Semenza accepts Nobel Prize
Nobel Week
Gregg Semenza accepts Nobel Prize
Published Dec 11, 2019
It was the moment of a lifetime for the Johns Hopkins physician-scientist, who was among 14 laureates to be honored at a formal ceremony attended by friends, family, and members of Sweden's royal family
Gregg Semenza
Nobel week
A Nobel journey a lifetime in the making
Published Dec 9, 2019
During his Nobel Prize lecture, Johns Hopkins physician-scientist Gregg Semenza expresses gratitude to the many colleagues, students, postdocs, and others who helped him reach his career-defining achievements and offers a memorable thank you to his wife and children