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New research suggests that in some states, medicinal cannabis use could be leading to a reduction in the use of anxiety medications. Olena Ruban/Moment via Getty Images

January 10, 2025

With More Americans Able to Access Legalized Marijuana, Fewer Are Picking Up Prescriptions for Anti-Anxiety Medications

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In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for medications used to treat anxiety.

January 10, 2025

AI’s Energy Demands Spark Nuclear Revival

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Professor Anna Erickson highlights the reopening of Three Mile Island Unit 1 as a crucial step in meeting the growing energy demands of AI data centers with carbon-free nuclear power, aligning with Microsoft's sustainability goals.

Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS) is set to launch July 1, 2025.

January 9, 2025

Georgia Tech Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society Begins Search for Executive Director

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The internal search will identify an inaugural executive director for the new Interdisciplinary Research Institute, fostering cutting-edge research and innovation at the intersection of neuroscience, neurotechnology, and societal impact.

The global ocean’s surface temperature was still well above average going into 2025. Meaghan Skinner Photography/Moment via Getty Images

January 9, 2025

2024’s Extreme Ocean Heat Breaks Records Again, Leaving 2 Mysteries to Solve

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In fact, every decade since 1984, when satellite recordkeeping of ocean temperatures started, has been warmer than the previous one.

The winners of the Fall 2024 I2P Showcase stand together in Exhibition Hall.

January 8, 2025

Double Victories at the Fall 2024 I2P Showcase

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Allez Go and Soul tied for Best Overall projects at the Fall 2024 I2P Showcase, earning spots in the CREATE-X summer startup accelerator and advancing to the InVenture Prize semifinals.

Historical sign depicting information about Tech Tower

January 7, 2025

Finalists Chosen in Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research Search

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Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research search committee has selected three finalists.

Omer Inan holds an early prototype of Arthroba.

January 7, 2025

New Wearable Device Monitors Joint Pain

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Samer Mabrouk and Omer Inan have been working on a wearable, battery-powered device that monitors joint health and gives personalized strengthening exercises.

January 7, 2025

Finalists Chosen in Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research Search

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Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research search committee has selected three finalists, each of whom will visit campus.

Andrew Dugenske, a principal research engineer at GTMI and symposium organizer, delivering a talk at the symposium's tenth annual gathering.

January 6, 2025

Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute Hosts 10th Annual Internet of Things for Manufacturing Symposium

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The event brought together industry leaders to explore IoT advancements in manufacturing, providing a platform for industry partners to share their perspectives and guide important research.

January 6, 2025

Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute Hosts 10th Annual Internet of Things for Manufacturing Symposium

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The event brought together industry leaders to explore IoT advancements in manufacturing, providing a platform for industry partners to share their perspectives and guide important research.

January 6, 2025

Gregory Sawicki to Serve as Interim Director of the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines

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Effective January 1st, Gregory Sawicki will serve as interim executive director of the Georgia Tech Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM).

January 6, 2025

Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute Hosts 10th Annual Internet of Things for Manufacturing Symposium

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The event brought together industry leaders to explore IoT advancements in manufacturing, providing a platform for industry partners to share their perspectives and guide important research.

Lipid nanoparticle AI generated image from adobe stock

December 21, 2024

Special Delivery Nanoparticle Sidesteps the ‘Middlemen’

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Researchers develop nanoparticle that can program stem cells while inside the body, avoiding the need for chemotherapy and bone marrow extraction in stem cell treatments.

December 19, 2024

‘Murder Hornet’ Eradication is Relief to US Honeybees

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A Georgia Tech professor says eradicating the “murder hornet” will help the U.S. avoid a potential agricultural and commercial disaster.

December 18, 2024

Moving Assistive Mobility Forward with AI

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Data-driven controller enables real-time assistance modulation by accurately estimating both the user and the environment states.

Lipids can be powerful tools to help deliver drugs and treatments through their interactions with proteins. (Adobe Stock)

December 18, 2024

New Database Revolutionizes Protein-Lipid Research

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From helping develop immunotherapies to teaching students, a new open-access database called BioDolphin is providing fresh insights on lipid-protein interactions — a critical component of biochemical research.

December 18, 2024

Technology Licensing proudly celebrates Professor Younan Xia on his election to the 2024 class of National Academy of Inventors Fellows

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Technology Licensing proudly celebrates Professor Younan Xia on his election to the 2024 class of National Academy of Inventors Fellows

December 18, 2024

Athena Named to Forbes 2025 30 Under 30 Energy and Green Tech List

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The ECE Ph.D. graduate, who is completing a research fellowship at Stanford University, was recognized for her research into more efficient AI computing.

Portrait of Johney Green, SEI EAB Member

December 17, 2024

Georgia Tech Alum Johney Green Selected as New Lab Director at the Savannah River National Laboratory

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Johney Green Jr., M.S. ME 1993, Ph.D. ME 2000, has been chosen to serve as the new laboratory director for Savannah River National Laboratory. A proud Yellow Jacket, Green currently serves on the Strategic Energy Institute’s External Advisory Board.