Nature Materials Study: Graphene “Invisible” to Water
Graphene is the thinnest material known to science. The nanomaterial is so thin, in fact, water often doesn’t even know it’s there.
EMPAC at Rensselaer Announces New Music Curator
S. Argeo Ascani has been appointed as music curator at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Ulcer-Causing Bacteria Baffled by Mucus
Even the tiniest microscopic organisms make waves when they swim. In fact, dealing with these waves is a fact of life for the ulcer-causing bacteria H. pylori.
Making Safer Chemicals: New NIH Grant Helps Researchers Study How Chemicals in Drugs and Around Us Impact Stem Cells
As more and stronger chemicals have been introduced, our basic knowledge of the broader health impact of all these chemicals has not kept up with the rapid pace of innovation.
Angel García Named Head of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy Department
Professor Angel García has been named the new head of the Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy.
Linda Schadler Named Russell Sage Professor at Rensselaer
Nanomaterials expert Linda Schadler has been named the Russell Sage Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Scientists Discover the First Physical Evidence of Tobacco in a Mayan Container
A scientist at Rensselaer and an anthropologist from the University at Albany teamed up to use ultra-modern chemical analysis technology to analyze ancient Mayan pottery for proof of tobacco use in the ancient culture.
Nature Materials Study: Quick-Cooking Nanomaterials in a $40 Microwave Oven To Make Tomorrow’s Solid-State Air Conditioners and Refrigerators
Researchers have developed a new method for creating advanced nanomaterials that could lead to highly efficient refrigerators and cooling systems requiring no refrigerants and no moving parts.
Jan. 9 Audio Press Briefing: Lessons From Haiti — The Science of Donated Stuff
Holguín-Veras’ research looks at donations, donation patterns, and how donated money is used.
Rensselaer Professors Napolitano and Meunier Named American Physical Society Fellows
Two members of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute faculty have been named fellows of the American Physical Society (APS).