Rapid urbanization in southeastern China in the past 25 years is responsible for an estimated warming rate much larger than previous estimates for other periods and locations, according to a new study funded by NASA.
Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have played a key role in developing the software foundations for a new U.S. Department of Justice initiative designed to facilitate sharing of criminal justice information among local, state, national and international agencies.
A paper published this week supports the hypothesis that heat transfer by ocean currents "“ rather than global heating or cooling "“ may have been responsible for the global temperature patterns associated with abrupt climate changes in the North Atlantic over the past 80,000 years.
Two Georgia Institute of Technology faculty members who have collaborated for more than 15 years on sustainable chemical processes are among the winners of 2004 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards.
Researchers have found that a common aquatic plant removes many persistent organic compounds that are discharged into natural waters and engineered wetlands.
A new class of water-soluble quantum dots made from small numbers of gold atoms could be the basis for a new biological labeling system with narrower excitation spectra, smaller particle size and fluorescence comparable to systems based on semiconductor quantum dots.
Large, nutrient-poor expanses of the open ocean are getting a substantial nitrogen influx from an abundant group of unicellular organisms that "fix," or chemically alter, nitrogen into a form usable for biological productivity.
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have developed an improved method for directly writing nanometer-scale patterns onto a variety of surfaces.
Researchers have learned how to commandeer the complex machinery that cells use to recognize and respond to such important molecules as steroid hormones, thyroid hormones and vitamin D.
A new study has revealed a mechanism that counters established thinking on how the rate at which tectonic plates separate along mid-ocean ridges controls processes such as heat transfer in geologic materials, energy circulation and even biological production.
In 30 years, a nuclear-powered space exploration mission to Neptune and its moons may begin to reveal some of our solar system's most elusive secrets about the formation of its planets -- and recently discovered ones that developed around other stars.
Atmospheric scientists have developed simple, physics-based equations to address limitations of current methods for representing cloud formation in global climate models "“ important because of increased aerosol pollution that gives clouds more cooling power and affects precipitation.
Rural two-lane highways are the largest single class of roads in the United States "“ and they are the deadliest, especially in the Southeast. From 1996 to 2000, almost one-third of U.S. traffic fatalities occurred in the Southeast, and of those, 64 percent occurred on rural roads.
Flow control techniques and aerodynamic improvements developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology could save the U.S. trucking industry hundreds of millions of gallons of fuel per year.
Research into how people make decisions while under pressure could help the U.S. military improve training for its leaders and lead to better decision-support systems.
Coming full circle has new meaning for researchers who demonstrated a promising new approach integrating scientific experimentation and mathematical modeling to study a key signaling pathway that helps cells decide whether to grow or die.
A surprising link may exist between ocean fertility and air pollution over land, according to Georgia Tech research. The work provides new insight into the role that ocean fertility plays in the complex cycle involving carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in global warming.
The U.S. Constitution may not provide direct answers to policy questions about the genetic engineering of human beings, but it does offer shared values that can help frame the debate about this developing technology, according to a Georgia Institute of Technology professor.
The global landscape for science and technology is changing, with increased competition for resources and recognition. That's beginning to look like bad news for the innovative edge the United States has long enjoyed.
Research into making the emerging nanomaterial industry environmentally sustainable is showing promise in a preliminary engineering study conducted at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Rice University.
Marine sediments in the northern Gulf of Mexico are likely too warm and salty to hold the amount of methane gas hydrates "“ a potential energy resource "“ originally thought to exist in the ocean floor there.
Co-workers sharing digital music in the workplace via Apple Computer's popular iTunes(r) software form impressions of each other based on their musical libraries, according to a new study by human-computer interaction researchers.
A wearable captioning system developed at the Georgia Tech Research Institute and recently licensed by the Georgia Tech Research Corporation may make more public venues accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Novel anti-cancer compounds called Enigmols suppress the growth of human cell lines representing cancers of the prostate, breast, colon, ovary, pancreas, brain and blood, and reduce tumors in three animal studies, new research shows.
Researchers and industry leaders working to make food processing safer and more efficient got a boost recently with the opening of a new building designed for collaborative technology development at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are helping public safety officials, building managers, child welfare authorities and others learn how to protect themselves from the dangers of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories.
Sophisticated signal processing techniques and simple proof-of-principle antenna arrays built from PVC pipe, aluminum foil and copper wire could revolutionize the way NASA obtains data from its Earth observing satellites.
Alternatives to conventional solder, along with new electrically-conductive adhesives, are helping manufacturers get the lead out of consumer electronic products such as cellular telephones and electronic toys.
Who's doing the most innovative and important research in human genetics and nanotechnology? A team of researchers will be asking that question of 1,200 leading scientists, industrial researchers, editors and research program directors later this month in a study of research innovation.
Scientists have discovered that the interplay between two layers of the atmosphere plays a major role in the arrival of spring -- a finding that could lead to improved weather and climate forecasting.
A new technique for fabricating liquid cooling channels onto the backs of high-performance integrated circuits could allow denser packaging of chips while providing better temperature control and improved reliability.
Augmented reality technology that transfers computer-generated information onto the physical world is being tested for use in poultry plants to improve communication between computers and workers.
In a unique project that combines environmental conservation, economic development and drug discovery research, researchers are collaborating with Fijian villagers to explore, protect and generate income for islanders from their coral reef.
The Georgia Tech Research Institute has been building a computer-vision system that identifies plastic and other unwanted elements in finished food products. The system, now in final development stages, is scheduled to begin field testing later this summer.
A new Web portal called SeaMaven allows land-bound, middle-school students to enter the world of marine biology and related sciences. The Web site gives students access to continuous, near-real-time data collected from naval platforms 60 miles off the coast of Georgia.
A new combination of analytical chemistry and mathematical data analysis techniques allows the rapid identification of the species, strain and infectious phase of the potential biological terrorism agent Coxiella burnetii. The bacterium causes the human disease Q fever.
Researchers have discovered a surprising new mechanism by which polymer materials used in nanocomposites control the growth of particles. The findings could provide a new tool for controlling the formation of nanoparticles.
A previously-unknown zinc oxide nanostructure that resembles the helical configuration of DNA could provide engineers with a new building block for creating nanometer-scale sensors, transducers, resonators and other devices that rely on electromechanical coupling.
A concept vehicle designed to illustrate potential technology options for improving survivability and mobility in future military combat vehicles will be shown publicly for the first time Sept. 13-15 at a military technology meeting in Virginia.
"Keep cool to reduce friction" might be the advice given designers of nanoscale machinery by researchers who have just completed a study of factors influencing the formation of "water bridges" "“ capillary connections that can glue surfaces together, giving rise to friction forces.
Researchers have discovered 10 new molecular structures with pharmaceutical potential in a species of red seaweed that lives in the coral reef of Fiji. Some of these natural compounds showed the potential to kill cancer cells, bacteria and the HIV virus.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded a one-year, $400,000 training grant to the Georgia Tech Research Institute to help train workers involved in cleanup and rebuilding in Gulf Coast areas damaged by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
An interdisciplinary group of scientists and engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology recently formed the Center for Biologically Inspired Design with the goal of capitalizing on the rich source of design solutions present in biological processes.
Researchers have taken an important step toward high-volume production of new nanometer-scale structures with the first systematic study of growth conditions that affect production of one-dimensional nanostructures from the optoelectronic material cadmium selenide (CdSe).
New research shows that the unique properties of atomic Bose-Einstein condensates extend to the internal spin states of the atoms from which the condensates are formed. Bose-Einstein condensates are an unusual form of matter in which all atoms exist in the same quantum state.
A new study of nearly 650 Georgia manufacturing companies underscores the importance of innovation as a competitive strategy "“ at a time when international outsourcing continues to impact Georgia's manufacturing community.
In one of three papers published in Nature's December 8 issue, a group of physicists from the Georgia Institute of Technology describes storage and retrieval of single photons transmitted between remote quantum memories composed of rubidium atoms.
A Georgia Institute of Technology researcher has developed a process that increases the hardness and improves the ballistic performance of the material used by the U.S. military for body armor. The researcher's start-up company is commercializing the technology.
A team of Georgia Institute of Technology researchers is developing an inexpensive, handheld device that could help medical personnel provide faster and more accurate injections. The devices uses Doppler ultrasound to locate veins.
Companies may think they've tuned into customers when, in reality, they're self-absorbed. Recognizing that corporate myopia is one of the keys to becoming a customer-focused organization, says the author of a new book.
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