2019

Dec 26

Illuminating neurons deep in the brain Opens in new window

An interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers at CMU has produced a new type of neural probe with an innovative design, improving the way researchers study neurons deep in the brain.

Dec 23

Using exosomes for drug delivery Opens in new window

In recent years, there has been an explosion in exosome research. CMU researchers have created an “all-purpose” platform for using exosomes for drug delivery in living organisms.

Dec 18

A more efficient way to turn saltwater into drinking water Opens in new window

Researchers are working on a way to transform seawater into fresh drinking water with a new, honeycombed-patterned membrane—only a few atoms thick—that uses less energy than existing methods.

Dec 16

Creating an on-off switch for heat Opens in new window

This polymer thermal regulator can quickly transform from a conductor to an insulator, and back again. By switching between the two states, it can control its own temperature as well as the temperature of its surroundings, such as a refrigerator or computer.

Dec 13

Air Force partnership to fuse AI and materials research Opens in new window

CMU and Air Force Research Laboratory establish 5-year, $7.5M Center of Excellence in data-driven materials research.

Dec 11

Computing at the edges of the Earth—and beyond Opens in new window

Brandon Lucia has developed new hardware and software that enables reliable sensing and processing onboard nanosatellites smaller than the size of a playing card.

Dec 05

Treating sickle cell pain deep in the brain Opens in new window

A new, noninvasive, focused-ultrasound method of neuromodulation could provide an alternative to opioid pain treatment for patients with sickle cell disease by targeting the brain.

Dec 02

A gnu way to control room temperature Opens in new window

Bergés has developed a machine learning solution, Gnu-RL, to manage building temperature, saving energy and earning the Best Paper Award at BuildSys 2019.

Nov 27

Overeating at Thanksgiving has a carbon footprint Opens in new window

From the ingredients to the cooking to the travel, CMU researchers tally up the carbon footprint of Thanksgiving.

Nov 26

Carbon intensity of power sector down in 2019 Opens in new window

The Power Sector Carbon Index shows the carbon intensity is down 9% over the past year.

Nov 21

New software makes science more replicable Opens in new window

John Kitchin has developed a comprehensive scientific reporting software, known as SCIMAX, which aims to make studies more reliable and more replicable.

Nov 15

Taking a closer look at steel using computer vision Opens in new window

CMU engineers are applying computer vision and machine learning to improve the study of inclusions, microscopic particle within steel that can have a big impact on metal properties.

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