New “Megaflash” Lightning Record Set; Could Provide Severe Storm Insights
Researchers have identified a record-long lightning "megaflash" that extended for 515 miles.
Deep Dive Into Shark Ecology Provides Path to Conservation
Experts say that more accurate depictions of sharks can help protect them and highlight their role in global ecosystems.
Georgia Tech Study Hopes to Prevent Cislunar Collisions as Moon Missions Increase
A Georgia Tech study warns that rising lunar traffic could lead to costly collision avoidance maneuvers, urging better coordination to manage growing risks in cislunar space.
Despite Equal Publication Success in Climate Science, Women Leave the Field Earlier Than Men
A study has found that women in climate science are just as productive and successful as their male peers when it comes to journal publications, but are 90% as likely as men to maintain their careers.
‘Biochar’ Can Naturally Clean the Pollution that Rain Washes Off Georgia’s Roads
A new study shows how the material made from leaves and branches that collect on forest floors can be mixed with local soil to filter out road grime before it reaches waterways.
How Do Scientists Calculate the Probability That an Asteroid Could Hit Earth?
When scientists spot an asteroid whose trajectory might take it close to Earth, they monitor it frequently and calculate the probability that it might collide with our planet.
Mars Rising as the New Frontier of Science and Strategy
As the White House accelerates plans for a 2026 crewed mission to Mars, Georgia Tech experts highlight the engineering, scientific, and diplomatic challenges that will shape the success—and sustainability—of humanity’s next giant leap.
Ocean ‘Greening’ at Poles Could Spell Changes for Fisheries
Ocean waters are getting greener at the poles and bluer toward the equator, according to an analysis of satellite data published in Science on June 19.
Can Cool Roofs Help Atlanta Beat the Heat? Georgia Tech Experts Weigh In
City’s New Rule Could Shape Broader Change to Protect Heat-Vulnerable Cities
Power Play: The Global Stakes Behind the Battery Boom
As the world shifts toward electrification, the nations that command the battery supply chain will define the future of mobility, energy, and economic influence. For the U.S., the challenge isn’t just to keep pace — it’s to lead the charge.