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Georgetown Scientists Identify Sustainable Alternatives for Next-Generation Magnetic Technologies
Georgetown University researchers have discovered a new class of strong magnets that do not rely on rare-earth or precious metals — a breakthrough that could significantly…
December 23, 2025
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As another year comes to a close, we look back on some of our favorite moments from.…
December 3, 2025
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In ‘Gardens of Hope,’ Yuki Kato Shows How Urban Gardens Grow Community and Change
Yuki Kato, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, followed roughly 50 growers in New Orleans who, between 2005 and 2015, turned empty lots and blighted land into…
November 12, 2025
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Ever want to reduce screen time on your smartphone? A recent psychology study shows the benefits of a digital detox and offers tips to.…
November 10, 2025
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Sociology Professor Corey D. Fields Named to Prestigious Behavioral Sciences Fellowship at Stanford
Fields will be working on a book project that explores recent discourse in the U.S. around issues of public health and racial.…
October 9, 2025
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The university’s Magis Prize recognizes faculty recently granted tenure who are making an extraordinary impact in their field. Now in its second year, the award invests in…
October 6, 2025
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Psychology Professor Ian Lyons Awarded Magis Prize for Math and Brain Research
The university’s Magis Prize, now in its second year, helps fund high-impact.…
October 2, 2025
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Some Dolphins Use Tools to Hunt, Revealing Insights Into Cultural Transmission
A new study led by Georgetown researchers reveals that the rare use of tools by some dolphins to hunt is passed on from parent to offspring and is shaped by significant sensory…
July 21, 2025
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A new study led by Georgetown University’s Institute for Soft Matter Synthesis and Metrology (ISMSM) researchers reveals a powerful way to fine-tune the structure and stiffness…
May 22, 2025
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Vanessa Corcoran, a scholar of medieval religious history, unpacks the fascinating and secretive history behind the conclave and the papal election.…
May 2, 2025