
Re-orienting solution-deposited beta-alumina, a chemical compound that has traditionally been viewed as an electrical conductor, has enabled Johns Hopkins researchers to create a thin film insulator which blocks the flow of electricity while inducing large electric currents elsewhere. More>>
Seeing Tumors in a New LightElectrical Engineer Jin Kang is building an optical tool for ‘virtual’ biopsies that will help brain surgeons locate and get a clear look at cancerous tissue. More>>
Researchers from JHU's Institute for NanoBioTechnology have been awarded $14.8 million from the National Cancer Institute to launch a research center aimed at unraveling the physical underpinnings that drive the growth and spread of cancer. More>>
Predicting Hurricane-Related Power OutagesUsing data from Hurricane Katrina and other destructive storms, JHU's Seth Guikema (Geography and Environmental Engineering) and researchers from Texas A&M say they have found a way to accurately predict power outages in advance of a hurricane. More>>
JHU Receives $20 million NSF Grant for Data Curation and PreservationJohns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries received a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to build a data research infrastructure to manage the vast amounts of digital information being generated in engineering and science research. More>>