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Fraser Estuary pilot uses river sediment to fight rising seas
University of British ColumbiaBritish Columbia-based experiment to restore tidal wetlands and protect coastal communities has successfully completed another phase.
Mayo Clinic researchers use AI and genetics to identify early signs of a rare, life-threatening heart condition
Mayo ClinicOnline map reveals link between deforestation and rises in tropical temperatures
University of LeedsBiomaterials reduce the chance of medical implant failure
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From choppers to community: A veteran’s new mission
University of Texas at ArlingtonShamarah Tezeno has always been driven to serve.
She served her country, spending six years in the Army as an avionics mechanic working primarily on Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters. Now, she is pursuing a mission to serve her community as a social worker.
Rice brings together leading researchers to accelerate next-generation microelectronics
Rice UniversityCornell chemists tackle climate change
Cornell UniversityRiccardo Valentini (CMCC): Forests, from carbon sinks to engines of a Green Economy
CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate ChangePenn Nursing Dean Antonia M. Villarruel’s appointment extended for two years
University of Pennsylvania School of NursingThe University of Pennsylvania today announced that Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing, will have her appointment extended for an additional two years, through June 30, 2028. The decision, announced by University President J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD, and Provost John L. Jackson, Jr., PhD, follows a comprehensive review that recognized her exceptional leadership and significant advancements across education, research, and community engagement at the School of Nursing and globally.