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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.
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 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 concept, cool yet maybe a little creepy, is known as mind uploading.
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia recently honored Georgia Tech with 15 distinctions and awards, reflecting the Institute’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership.
For her first undergraduate research experience, Marielle Frooman did more than work in the McShan lab — she helped lead research that could shape the future of malaria treatment.
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Research led by Georgia Tech physicist Itamar Kolvin has found that the presence of small imperfections or heterogeneities in materials can have a dual effect on their strength and resilience. While heterogeneities were historically believed to make materials stronger by creating an obstacle course for cracks, the new study shows that in some complex materials, heterogeneities can actually accelerate crack propagation and weaken the overall structure. The findings have implications for how engineers design and reinforce materials to optimize their toughness.
Atlanta Today February 27, 2026Assistant Professor Zhu-Xi Luo and Ph.D. student Yi-Lin Tsao from Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Physics have demonstrated a novel mechanism for stabilising physical phases vulnerable to topological defects. Their work addresses a fundamental problem in condensed matter physics: the destabilisation of phases like superfluids by thermally-induced defects such as anyons and vortices.
Quantum Zeitgeist February 25, 2026
