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Analysis Reveals Challenges for Desalination

A new report from Professor Jennifer Dunn and collaborators concluded zero-liquid discharge technology can ease water scarcity but is costly and energy intensive. Read more

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Student Team Wins Highest Honor at NASA BIG Idea Challenge

The student group’s expandable technology was recognized as having the best potential to contribute to NASA’s future Artemis moon missions.Read more

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Antiferromagnetic Material May Enable Efficient Memory Tech

Designed by a team with Professor James Rondinelli, the material represents a paradigm shift in how we think about this class of compounds.Read more

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How Data-Driven Rain Gardens Can Fight Climate Change

Using machine learning, Professor Kimberly Gray is working to make sure urban green infrastructure is designed to be ecologically restorative.Read more

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