2005 Research News

December 26, 2005
Terahertz Switching:
Scientists show optical modulation for data rates in trillions of bits per second

December 19, 2005
Accessibility Analysis:
Researchers evaluate products' usability for people with disabilities

December 9, 2005
Smaller is Better:
Silicon-germanium microchips may herald new applications from radar to space

December 8, 2005
Quantum Memory: Researchers demonstrate storage and retrieval of single photons

December 5, 2005
Saving Soldiers: Better body armor expected from new material formation process developed at Georgia Tech

November 10, 2005
In Sync:
Physicists show coherence of Bose-Einstein condensates extends to spin states of atoms

November 10, 2005
In Hurricanes' Wake: Georgia Tech experts respond with research, training and service projects

October 28, 2005
Natural Solutions:
Scientists and engineers apply Nature's design to human problems

October 27, 2005
Nano Road Map: Study of cadmium selenide nanostructure growth yields nanomanufacturing path

October 26, 2005
Disaster Relief: OSHA awards grant to Georgia Tech Research Institute to train hurricane recovery workers

October 26, 2005
New Leadership:
Gisele Bennett named director of Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)

October 12, 2005
Coral Reef Remedies:
Seaweed yields new molecular structures with pharmaceutical potential

October 3, 2005
Anytime, Anywhere Learning: New high-speed wireless Internet technology shows potential for improving education

September 26, 2005
Bridges of Water: "Keep cool to reduce friction," suggests a new study of nanoscale water condensation

September 12, 2005
Improving Survivability:
Concept vehicle illustrating new options for military combat vehicles unveiled

September 8, 2005
Superlattice Nanobelts:
Nanohelix structure provides building block for nanoscale piezoelectric devices

September 1, 2005
Switchable Solvents:
New class of solvents could provide more environmentally friendly processing

September 1, 2005
Bacterial Bioterror:
New method can rapidly detect potential bioterror agent & pinpoint bacterial strain

August 31, 2005
Nanoparticle Size:
Researchers find new mechanism governing particle growth in nanocomposites

August 19, 2005
Wake-up Call for Innovation:
U.S. competitive edge in science and technology in jeopardy

August 9, 2005
Positioned for Growth:
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) creates new research labs to highlight capabilities, develop technical preeminence

July 22, 2005
Preventing Fowl-Ups: Computer vision system detects foreign objects in processed poultry and other food

July 21, 2005
Reefing the Benefits: Scientists help Fijian villagers conserve coral reef while earning a living from it

July 14, 2005
Missing Link: Augmented reality may bridge communications gap in poultry processing plants

June 13, 2005
Learning Tool for Landlubbers:
SeaMaven lets middle-schoolers step into researchers' shoes

June 21, 2005
Beating the Heat: Liquid cooling technique uses microfluidic channels integrated onto the backs of chips

June 14, 2005
Atmospheric Omens:
Scientists gain new insights into spring onset; better forecasting expected

June 6, 2005
Who's Creative in Genetics & Nanotech?
Survey seeks top scientists for study of research innovation

June 2, 2005
Getting the Lead Out:
Alternatives to conventional solder offer new choices for electronics manufacturers

May 25, 2005
Tech Transfer:
Georgia Tech launches new commercialization initiative to boost business and industry

May 23, 2005
Data from Space:
Adaptive array network could improve access to NASA's Earth observing satellites

May 6, 2005
Industry Synergy:
New Georgia Tech Food Processing Technology building enhances collaboration

April 22, 2005
High Tech Expansion:
Georgia shows growth in high tech, high wage jobs that require more education

April 20, 2005
Targeting Cancer:
Researchers find promising cancer-fighting power of synthetic cell-signalling molecule

April 19, 2005
Industry Collaboration:
Georgia Tech welcomes new Samsung Design Center; to focus on radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) technology

April 15, 2005
Next-Generation OLEDs:
Georgia Tech and Albemarle Corp. to develop new polymer precursor materials for aluminum-based OLEDs

April 12, 2005
Virtual Voices:
Wearable captioning system to make public venues accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing

April 8, 2005
Hazardous Epidemic:
Training initiative helps protect public safety personnel from meth labs

April 1, 2005
You Are What You Listen to:
Users of digital music sharing system judge others by their playlists

March 21, 2005
Out of Gas:
Sediments in northern Gulf of Mexico not right for methane gas hydrate formation, study shows

March 16, 2005
Fate of Nanowaste:
Researchers study how to make nanomaterial industry sustainable

March 14, 2005
Innovative Edge at Risk:
Asian countries gain prominence in science and technology as the U.S. loses ground

March 13, 2005
Replacing Lead-Based Solder:
Molecular wires and corrosion control improve electrically conductive adhesives

February 28, 2005
Tiny Towers:
Carbon nanotube structures could provide more efficient solar power for soldiers

February 19, 2005
Protecting Public Spaces from Terror:
Systems approach offers new paradigm stressing prevention

February 18, 2005
Revising Humans:
U.S. Constitution provides framework for debate on human genetic engineering

February 10, 2005
Dust Storm Surprise:
Pollution can convert airborne iron into soluble form required for phytoplankton growth

February 2, 2005
Environmental Improvement:
Industry and government work together in first-of-its-kind countywide environmental management system

January 28, 2005
Heart Healthy:
CardioMEMS moves closer to commercializing innovative sensors for heart patients

January 26, 2005
Scientific Circle:
Novel approach yields predictions validated by experiments on key cell signalling pathways

January 19, 2005
Rapid-fire Reasoning:
Research could help military leaders make better decisions under pressure

January 19, 2005
Keeping Healthy:
WebFIT helps local governments evaluate the fiscal impact of land-use planning

January 5, 2005
Low-Drag Trucks:
Aerodynamic improvements & flow control system boost fuel efficiency in heavy trucks