A new technology could increase wind turbine efficiency by up to 30-40% at lower wind speeds, opening up new geographic areas for wind power. The circulation control aerodynamic technique will be applied to wind turbine blades, allowing for simpler designs and increased power production.
A study published in PNAS found that delivering stem cells on a polymer scaffold to treat large areas of missing bone leads to improved bone formation. However, the therapeutic effect is limited by the migration of stem cells away from the injury site, highlighting the need for improved delivery methods.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed bioengineered hydrogels that induce significant vasculature growth in damaged tissue. The hydrogels release VEGF, stimulating blood vessel formation, and degrade in a controlled fashion, allowing for functional vascularization and integration with host circulatory system.
Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed Thermochemical Nanolithography, enabling the creation of high-resolution patterns of multiple chemicals on a single chip. The technique uses heated AFM probe tips to induce local chemical reactions, allowing for stable and non-reactive patterns that can be stored for weeks.
The Georgia Institute of Technology has been awarded a $10.5 million U.S. Air Force Center of Excellence to design nanostructures for energy harvesting and adaptive materials. The center will focus on developing tools to optimize critical cognitive processes of the modern warfighter.
Researchers found almost 11 times more aftershocks in the first three days after the main event, revealing a new understanding of fault creep. The matched filter technique allowed them to automatically detect events, increasing detection accuracy.
The Georgia Institute of Technology has launched an experimental Green IT Initiative to tackle high-performance computing's growing power consumption problem. The effort, led by Sudhakar Yalamanchili, aims to develop sustainable power consumption methods using a 1,000-node IBM BladeCenter system.
Researchers develop new algorithms using petascale computers to infer ancestral genome rearrangement events, enabling faster analysis of large genomes. The new methods will help understand the mechanisms and rate of gene rearrangements in genomes.
Researchers at Georgia Tech are developing methods to identify and remotely repair infected mobile devices and improve the security of cellular networks. They plan to investigate whether service providers can detect infected devices on their networks and will build a test bed to simulate how devices communicate over a network.
A team of researchers found that community-based education and awareness programs minimized the death toll from the recent Samoan tsunami. The study suggests that tsunami education, awareness, and evacuation exercises played a crucial role in containing the death toll, with most people evacuated after experiencing an earthquake.
A new system for delivering a scar-degrading enzyme has been developed, allowing for sustained delivery and improved degradation of dense scar tissue. This enables recovery from serious central nervous system injuries by facilitating nerve growth and regeneration.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new type of three-dimensional photovoltaic system using zinc oxide nanostructures grown on optical fibers. The approach allows PV systems to be hidden from view, providing an alternative to traditional rooftop installations.
Georgia Institute of Technology receives a five-year, $12 million Track 2 award to develop and deploy two heterogeneous HPC systems for various research projects. The project aims to demonstrate unprecedented performance on computational science applications while addressing energy efficiency challenges.
A study at Georgia Tech found that older adults have difficulty recognizing emotions on robots, particularly happiness and disgust. Despite this, they excel at reading sadness. The researchers suggest that the robot's facial features may not be exaggerated enough to overcome age-related recognition challenges.
The development of new pharmaceuticals is being stifled by patent challenges that increase generic competition, according to researchers. The number of new compounds approved annually has fallen, and the effective life of key patents will continue to decline, leading to revenue declines in the industry.
Georgia Tech's College of Computing has received a $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to extend its Georgia Computes! program for two more years. The program focuses on expanding computing education across all levels in Georgia, with a special emphasis on underrepresented communities.
The new BZCYYb material tolerates high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide, resists carbon build-up, and can operate efficiently at low temperatures. Its development could lead to more compact and cost-effective solid oxide fuel cells with increased range of applications.
Operation Reboot pairs IT professionals with existing computing teachers to co-teach and gain teaching experience. Over three years, the initiative aims to increase computing education for 4,600 students by 30%.
Researchers have discovered different friction forces when carbon nanotubes slide along their axis versus perpendicular to it, which could provide a new tool for assembling nanotubes into devices. The findings also offer insight into fundamental friction issues and potentially be used to sort nanotubes according to their chirality.
Research at Georgia Institute of Technology reveals a 35% increase in large hurricane size from the Gulf Coast, leading to a doubling in tornadoes produced per storm. The model can predict tornado activity using factors like storm size, intensity, track direction, and moisture gradients.
Research in nanoscience and nanotechnology found to be highly interdisciplinary, drawing on multiple areas of science and technology. The study analyzed over 30,000 papers with 'nano' themes, revealing diverse contributions from fields like clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, and physics.
Researchers analyzed 10 strains of Shewanella, a genus important for bioremediation, and found significant genetic differences despite similarities. The study reveals that similarity in gene regulation is a key factor in determining phenotypic similarity among closely related strains.
Using silk templates, researchers have created composite structures with unique properties. The bio-enabled approach mimics natural material growth processes, allowing precise control over particle size and spacing. The resulting films exhibit high tensile strength, elasticity, and toughness.
Two new software programs, caCORRECT and omniBioMarker, have improved the identification of cancer biomarkers from gene expression data. The certified tools remove noise and artifacts, and identify valid biomarkers for personalized cancer treatment.
The Georgia Tech Research Institute has released an open-source version of its FalconView software, expanding its user base to include municipalities, police forces, architects, and environmental researchers. The new version offers enhanced mapping capabilities, analysis tools, and improved interoperability.
Researchers developed a tool to simulate blood flow in children's hearts before surgery, allowing surgeons to optimize blood flow and energy efficiency. The tool helped plan the surgery of a four-year-old girl with a single ventricle defect, improving her oxygen levels and reducing complications.
The study documents the extent of flooding and damage in the Ayeyarwady River delta after Cyclone Nargis, with findings including storm surges up to 5 meters high. Researchers recommend implementing a cyclone education program, developing flood maps, and constructing cyclone-safe buildings to reduce future loss of life.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology studied sandfish locomotion, finding they use wave motion to propel themselves through granular media. The animals' speed depends only on wave frequency, not density.
A clinical trial shows that quadriplegics can operate a powered wheelchair using a tongue drive system, which detects movement of a magnetic tracer attached to the tongue. The system allows for intuitive control with minimal prior training, enabling users to play computer games and navigate obstacles with ease.
A new study suggests that a changing form of El Niño could result in a greater number of hurricanes forming in the Atlantic Ocean. This 'El Niño Modoki' type forms in the Central Pacific, leading to increased storm frequency and potential for landfall along the Gulf coast and Central America.
A new statistical analysis technique, sequential profile adjustment by regression (SPAR), has been developed to improve the precision of nanotechnology data. By identifying and removing systematic bias, noise, and equipment-based artifacts, SPAR can reduce experimental errors and increase confidence in measurements.
Researchers at Georgia Tech are creating programming tools to enable defense engineers to leverage the processing power of GPUs without requiring specialized knowledge. This development aims to address computational bottlenecks in complex radar and sensor systems.
Researchers demonstrate graphene's potential as an alternative to copper for interconnects in integrated circuits, with improved conductivity and reduced resistance. Graphene's performance is comparable to or surpasses that of copper at nanoscale sizes.
To combat increasing cooling demands, researchers are exploring advanced cooling strategies and developing new heat transfer models. By optimizing airflow patterns and using liquid cooling, they aim to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste heat conversion into other forms of energy.
Researchers are developing models to test strategies for treating complex combat injuries, including segmental bone defects and massive soft tissue defects. The center is also investigating ways to protect stem cells during insertion and enhance their healing properties.
Researchers developed Sun Dial to help Muslim users determine prayer times, finding imagery-based prompts more appealing than text-based options. The app aims to enhance the religious experience by reminding users of their community ties.
Scientists at Georgia Institute of Technology developed a new approach using RNA-Seq to comprehensively define the transcriptome of Bacillus anthracis. This technique provides a more detailed view of how bacteria regulate their gene expression, allowing for improved tasks like antibiotic discovery and microbial engineering.
A Georgia Tech study shows that hybrid vehicles and higher density cities could significantly reduce CO2 emissions from cars and trucks by 2050. The research found that doubling population density in large US cities would have a greater impact on CO2 reductions than full hybridization of the vehicle fleet.
A new study shows that brain activity increases in the visual cortex when patients with macular degeneration focus on using other parts of their retina to compensate for their loss of central vision. The brain reorganizes its neural connections to process information from other parts of the eye.
Researchers from Georgia Tech, University of Dayton, and others develop a stronger, more practical dry adhesive inspired by gecko feet. The new material creates directionally-varied adhesive force, with a gripping ability nearly three times that of real geckos.
A Caribbean experiment shows that maintaining proper balance of plant-eating fishes may be key to restoring coral reefs, which are declining dramatically worldwide. Research found significant recovery in sections of coral reefs on which fish of two complementary species were caged.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology successfully created artificial bones with a graded interface, allowing them to blend seamlessly into surrounding tissues like tendons. This breakthrough technology has the potential to improve outcomes in ACL surgery and other applications where tissue integration is critical.
Scientists have discovered a diatom that can reduce the toxicity of red tide algae to both animals and other algae, potentially mitigating economic damage to the seafood and tourism industries. The research suggests that the diatom may degrade or neutralize the toxins produced by the red tide, offering new hope for reducing its impact.
Researchers have developed a novel therapy that utilizes magnetic nanoparticles to target and capture cancer cells, which can then be removed from the body. This technology shows promise in treating ovarian cancer, where free-floating cancer cells spread throughout the abdominal cavity.
The study found that the UK and Israel produced substantially more research in human embryonic stem cells than other fields. In contrast, Australia showed a modest result due to its mixed policy on stem cell research. The US is still the largest producer of research in this field but lags behind when compared to other similar fields.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created specially designed robots called SnoMotes to traverse dangerous ice environments and gather scientific measurements. The SnoMotes work autonomously in teams to cover all necessary ground, providing accurate data for scientists to validate climate models.
Researchers found that diatoms store phosphorus in polyphosphate and apatite forms, and transport it to the ocean floor. This discovery sheds new light on the ocean's phosphorus cycle.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have discovered a new climate pattern called the North Pacific Gyre Oscillation, which explains changes in water temperature, salinity, and nutrients. This finding may help scientists predict how the oceans will respond to warming temperatures and ecosystem shifts.
A new imaging technique helps demystify the cause of explosive sound waves in rockets, revealing spinning acoustic waves that gain destructive power as they rotate around the combustion chamber. The study provides a clearer understanding of this phenomenon and brings scientists closer to preventing its occurrence.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology developed a robot called El-E that can find and deliver everyday items using a direct laser pointer interface. The robot uses multiple methods to localize objects and grasp them, making it particularly useful for patients with severe mobility challenges.