Rocket Report: Starship stacked; Georgia shuts the door on Spaceport Camden
United Launch Alliance is under pressure ramp up the flight rate for the new Vulcan rocket. Enlarge / On Wednesday, SpaceX fully stacked the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage for the mega-rocket's next test flight from.....»»
From roots to resilience: Investigating the vital role of microbes in coastal plant health
Georgia's saltwater marshes—living where the land meets the ocean—stretch along the state's entire 100-mile coastline. These rich ecosystems are largely dominated by just one plant: grass......»»
Repurposed beer yeast encapsulated in hydrogels may offer a cost-effective way to remove lead from water
Every year, beer breweries generate and discard thousands of tons of surplus yeast. Researchers from MIT and Georgia Tech have now come up with a way to repurpose that yeast to absorb lead from contaminated water......»»
Weaker ocean currents lead to decline in nutrients for North Atlantic ocean life during prehistoric climate change
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have finished investigating how the prehistoric weakening of a major ocean current led to a decline in ocean nutrients and negative impacts on North Atlantic ocean life. The results support predictions a.....»»
Unearthing the impacts of hydrological sensitivity on global rainfall
Georgia Tech researcher Jie He set out to predict how rainfall will change as Earth's atmosphere continues to heat up. In the process, he made some unexpected discoveries that might explain how greenhouse gas emissions will impact tropical oceans, af.....»»
Surrogate otter mom at aquarium is rehabilitating pup "better than any human ever can"
Millie, a fatigued mother of an infant, was ready for a nap. So she grabbed her baby, flipped it around, threw it on her belly and started grooming its tail—a soothing behavior......»»
17 of the best Georgia Tech courses you can take for free
The best free online courses from Georgia Tech. Find lessons on AI, Chatbots, Python, machine learning, and much more for free. TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Georgia Tech are available to take for free on edX. edX hosts a wide rang.....»»
Ancient sea turtle housed at Boston aquarium for more than 50 years passes another physical
Apparently, it's pretty easy being green after all. That was the takeaway from Tuesday's physical examination of Myrtle, an ancient green sea turtle that has delighted visitors to the New England Aquarium in Boston for more than 50 years......»»
U.S. says SK Battery faces $77,200 in fines over employee health hazards
The U.S. Labor Department said on Monday that SK Battery America faces $77,200 in fines for five serious safety violations after workers in Georgia suffered potentially permanent respiratory damage in an October 2023 lithium battery fire......»»
US says SK Battery faces $77,200 in fines over employee health hazards
The U.S. Labor Department said on Monday that SK Battery America faces $77,200 in fines for five serious safety violations after workers in Georgia suffered potentially permanent respiratory damage in an October 2023 lithium battery fire......»»
It"s snake bite season in Georgia. What you need to know
With spring in full swing and everyone spending more time outdoors, one thing we should all be looking out for is snakes. More specifically, the venomous variety......»»
Melting glaciers in a warmer climate provide new ground for invasive species
Invasive species have rapidly colonized new ground exposed by melting glaciers in the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, according to new research......»»
New research on their metabolism helps conserve endangered beluga whales in Alaska
New data provided by studying the beluga whales at Georgia Aquarium helps close a key information gap about how much food these whales need to thrive. The information will inform important management decisions for their counterparts in Alaska's Cook.....»»
People in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods are both stuck and rooted, study finds
Policymakers may be thinking about economically disadvantaged neighborhoods too narrowly, according to new research led by Amy Spring, an associate professor in the Sociology Department at Georgia State University......»»
Study: Cicadas pee in jets, not droplets. Here’s why that’s kinda weird.
Come for the cicada video, stay for the scaling graphic of urination across animal kingdom. Cicadas' unique urination unlocks new understanding of fluid dynamics. Credit: Georgia Tech (Saad Bhamla/Elio Challita). Cicadas might be a.....»»
Rivian working with Illinois on incentive deal for Normal plant
The state sees a chance to double down on the EV maker as it plans to launch production of a new vehicle at its factory in Normal, Ill., instead of Georgia......»»
Georgia"s largest healthcare system switches to the Mac
Emory Healthcare is switching to the Mac, making the MacBook Air its default laptop for clinicians.Emory Healthcare is switching from PCs to the MacBook AirEmory has previously partnered with Apple on an app focused on Parkinson's disease back in 201.....»»
Rivian"s pivot to Ill. plant for R2 model saves time, money vs. future Georgia site
CEO RJ Scaringe says using Rivian's existing plant in Normal, Ill., will allow R2 production in the first half of 2026 and save $2.25 billion compared with a later start at a future Georgia factory......»»
Rivian reveals R2 crossover from $45,000, along with smaller R3; Georgia plant delayed
The R2 is similar in size to a Tesla Model Y and will open a much bigger segment for Rivian compared with the larger R1S crossover. Rivian also showed an even smaller R3 crossover......»»
Youth enrichment activities could harm mental health, says study
In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers found that the time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—including tutoring, sports, school clubs and even homework—is negatively affecting their mental health. The stu.....»»