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Summer Hydration

As temperatures rise, proper hydration and heat acclimatization can help maintain physical and mental health. School of Biological Sciences Professor Mindy Millard-Stafford and Adjunct Professor Mike Sawka discuss best practices and strategies to avoid heat-related illness and dehydration while optimizing performance.

David Lloyd George (PHYS 2024) breaks the world record for the most muscle-ups in 24 hours.

A School of Physics alumnus has broken the world record for the most muscle-ups in 24 hours.

The kickoff meeting marked the first time that a large group of team members came together in person. Team members shared what they will bring to the mission and spent time refining the goals and requirements of the mission.

Georgia Tech is leading a revolutionary NASA mission to image black holes from space, overcoming the limits of Earth-based telescopes. With twin orbiting instruments, the SPRITE project could unlock unprecedented views of the universe’s most mysterious objects. 

A view of Jezero Mons from the publication. The mountain is ~21 km across.

Researchers have discovered evidence that a mountain on the rim of Jezero Crater — where NASA’s Perseverance Rover is currently collecting samples for possible return to Earth — is likely a volcano. The research could add critical clues to the habitability and volcanism of Mars, transforming how we understand Mars’ geologic history.

Eric Shen

Eric Shen loves art and science in equal measure — and believes it’s possible for creatives to build STEM careers that foster joy. Learn about his unexpected path to becoming a research engineer in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

The human brain has 86 billion neurons that make trillions of connections. Grafissimo/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

The concept, cool yet maybe a little creepy, is known as mind uploading.