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Francesco Bullo Elected as a Fellow of the Network Science Society
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Fellowship Program of the Network Science Society recognizes researchers who have made outstanding and significant contributions to network science research and to the community of network scientists. Elected nominees are named Fellows of the Network Science Society.
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Professor Irene Beyerlein elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Mechanical engineer Irene Beyerlein has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies.
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Lithium shows its metal, paving the way for better batteries
Friday, April 18, 2025
Lithium-ion batteries today are nearly ubiquitous, powering everything from cell phones to laptops. Small wonder, then, that scientists are continually trying to develop safer and more energy-efficient battery technology.
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Scientists discover that fruit fly larvae can sense electric fields
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
While it may be an unfamiliar sensation to humans, electroreception is relatively commonplace in the animal kingdom. Sharks, bees and even the platypus all share this ability to detect electric fields in their environment.
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