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Physicists reveal how layers and twists impact graphene's optical conductivity
When it comes to electrically conductive nanomaterials, graphene—stronger and lighter than steel and more conductive than copper—has been shown to be an excellent choice for a wide range of technologies. Physicists are working to learn more about this impressive form of naturally occurring elemental carbon, which is composed of a single flat layer of carbon atoms arranged in a repeating hexagonal lattice.
FSU Chemist Awarded Department of Energy Grant to Study Platinum Group Elements
By: , | Published: | 5:06 pm | SHARE: A class of materials called the platinum group elements play a critcal role in countless applications, spanning fields from cancer research to clean energy. But these elements are among the most rare and expensive elements on Earth, which limits their application and use.
FSU chemist awarded Department of Energy grant to | Newswise
By: Amy Walden , Edan Schultz | Published: October 31, 2024 | 5:06 pm | SHARE: A class of materials called the platinum group elements play a critcal role in countless applications, spanning fields from cancer research to clean energy. But these elements are among the most rare and expensive elements on Earth, which limits their application and use.
FSU chemist awarded Department of Energy grant to study platinum group elements
A class of materials called the platinum group elements play a critcal role in countless applications, spanning fields from cancer research to clean energy. But these elements are among the most rare and expensive elements on Earth, which limits their application and use.
FSU poet honored with 2024 Louisiana Writer Award
A faculty member from Florida State University’s Department of English has been selected to receive the prestigious Louisiana Writer Award, presented by the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana. Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor David Kirby is the 25th recipient of the award, which recognizes contemporary Louisiana authors who have made outstanding contributions to that state’s literary and intellectual life through their body of work.
Weaving Light: Unraveling the Quantum Lattice of Kagome Metals
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Weaving Light: Unraveling the Quantum Lattice of Kagome Metals
A diagram of the Kagome metal cesium vanadium antimonide showing plasmon waves moving through the material. Credit: Guangxin Ni A study focused on cesium vanadium antimonide, a Kagome metal, has shown its potential in enhancing nano-optics by generating unique plasmon polaritons. These findings could advance optical communication and sensing technologies.
Researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal
In traditional Japanese basket-weaving, the ancient "Kagome" design seen in many handcrafted creations is characterized by a symmetrical pattern of interlaced triangles with shared corners. In quantum physics, the Kagome name has been borrowed by scientists to describe a class of materials with an atomic structure closely resembling this distinctive lattice pattern.
FSU researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal
In traditional Japanese basket-weaving, the ancient “Kagome” design seen in many handcrafted creations is characterized by a symmetrical pattern of interlaced triangles with shared corners. In quantum physics, the Kagome name has been borrowed by scientists to describe a class of materials with an atomic structure closely resembling this distinctive lattice pattern.
Grasping gravity: Former FSU graduate student’s theory predicted groundbreaking physics discovery
Here on Earth, gravity is part of everyday life. We can’t live without it, but most people never stop to think about how gravity occurs and how gravity impacts mass on a subatomic level, where it’s even harder to observe. Scientists around the world are still working to understand “gravitons,” the elusive, theoretical particles believed to be responsible for Earth’s gravitational force.
FSU researcher receives $1.5M in funding to partner with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to identify submerged landscapes
A Florida State University researcher has received $1.5 million in funding to partner with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, to study submerged precontact archaeological sites over the next five years in the Gulf of Mexico.
Preventing tragedy: FSU expert examines suicidal motives in mass shootings, terrorism
By: Amy Walden | Published: February 21, 2024 | 9:21 am According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States reported 656 mass shootings in 2023. When it comes to understanding and preventing tragedies such as murder-suicides, mass shootings and terrorism, some may question why assailants in these cases are motivated to kill.
FSU Native American and Indigenous Studies Center to host American Society for Ethnohistory annual conference
By: Amy Walden | Published: November 1, 2023 | 12:25 pm | SHARE: Florida State University and the FSU Native American and Indigenous Studies Center are set to host approximately 200 scholars from around the world this week for the 2023 annual conference of the American Society for Ethnohistory, or ASE. The three-day conference, which brings together historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, scholars and community members to discuss their latest work, is slated for Nov. 2-4 at the Augustus B.
FSU mathematicians explore geothermal energy, carbon sequestration climate solutions in DOE’s Energy Earthshots initiative
By Amy Walden, Florida State University News For decades, scientists have looked to the skies for ways to mitigate climate change – from solar panel farms to wind-driven turbines. Now, Florida State University researchers are looking at the ground beneath us for new ways to address some of today’s most complex global climate challenges.
FSU mathematicians explore geothermal energy, carbon sequestration climate solutions in DOE’s Earthshots initiative
By: Amy Walden | Published: October 20, 2023 | 1:01 pm | SHARE: Newswise — For decades, scientists have looked to the skies for ways to mitigate climate change – from solar panel farms to wind-driven turbines. Now, Florida State University researchers are looking at the ground beneath us for new ways to address some of today’s most complex global climate challenges.
FSU chemist to receive American Chemical Society Award in Surface Chemistry
By: Amy Walden | Published: September 26, 2023 | 1:03 pm | SHARE: Newswise — A Florida State University chemist specializing in the study of chemical reactions between materials has received a national honor for his work from the American Chemical Society, or ACS.
Two FSU researchers selected for Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Two Florida State University faculty members have been selected for membership in the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL).
Five questions: FSU professor emeritus on the top-ranked program helping children on the autism spectrum
Roughly one of every 36 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network. For more than 20 years, Florida State University’s Applied Behavior Analysis Program has been training the next generation of professionals to help children and families living with developmental disabilities, including ASD, to achieve a greater quality of life.
FSU linguistics professor earns Fulbright Scholar Award to work and conduct research in Austria
A Florida State University faculty member from the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics is traveling to Austria this fall to conduct new linguistics research thanks to a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. Tatjana Soldat-Jaffe, an associate professor of German and linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences, received the award in support of her work on language translation and its role in social media, with a focus on migrant populations.
FSU to host 39th International Symposium on Microscale Separations and Bioanalysis
Florida State University will welcome researchers from around the world as it hosts the 39th International Symposium on Microscale Separations and Bioanalysis, or MSB 2023, from May 21-24 at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center.
FSU psychologist awarded $5.7M to study PTSD, pain
A Florida State University researcher has been awarded $5.7 million to conduct two research studies that will give scientists a better understanding of the brain mechanisms surrounding post-traumatic stress disorder and pain, paving the way for safer, more effective treatment options.
Researchers explore brain's sensory network to understand how brain perceives threat
A Florida State University researcher's work to understand exactly what part of the brain is involved in disorders such as anxiety, PTSD and other phobias is giving scientists and clinicians valuable insights into how to treat such disorders. FSU Professor of Psychology Wen Li has published a pair of papers that lay out how the brain's sensory cortex is much more involved in the way potential threats are processed than scientists previously understood.
What makes humans tick? FSU researchers explore brain’s sensory network to understand how brain perceives threat
A Florida State University researcher’s work to understand exactly what part of the brain is involved in disorders such as anxiety, PTSD and other phobias is giving scientists and clinicians valuable insights into how to treat such disorders. FSU Professor of Psychology Wen Li has published a pair of papers that lay out how the brain’s sensory cortex is much more involved in the way potential threats are processed than scientists previously understood.
Working up an appetite: FSU psychologist awarded $1.6M NIH grant to study how the brain regulates eating behaviors
Obesity is a widespread problem, with the National Institutes of Health reporting more than two in five adults in the U.S. are considered obese or severely obese. But what occurs in the brain that leads someone to reach for food, whether they are hungry or not?
FSU psychologist receives $3.7 million grant to combat anxiety in older adults with Alzheimer's, cognitive impairment
For the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, or mild cognitive impairment, anxiety is often an accompanying challenge. A Florida State University psychologist has received a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to study intervention techniques that aim to combat anxiety in these groups and improve quality of life.
Research reveals new insights into how Earth’s orbit influences seasonal cycles
Researchers have long been aware of the varying distance between Earth and the sun because of Earth’s elliptical orbit, but new research published in Nature coauthored by a Florida State University atmospheric scientist is shedding light for the first time on how this phenomenon impacts annual temperature cycles in the tropics.
FSU Department of Computer Science receives $4.2M to boost nation's cybersecurity workforce
To help meet the growing demand for cybersecurity experts, the National Science Foundation’s CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program has awarded Florida State University a $4.2 million grant to support students pursuing careers in cybersecurity. This is the second round of funding the Department of Computer Science has received to operate this program. “We are excited to receive the renewal from the National Science Foundation,” said Xiuwen Liu, chair of the department.
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: FSU psychologist works to combat loneliness in older adults Original
An estimated 30 percent of American adults aged 70 and older report experiencing heightened loneliness, according to research published in the Clinical Psychology Review, and increasing evidence suggests that perceived social isolation is a major risk factor for physical and mental illness in later life. Now, a Florida State University psychologist is working to find computer-based interventions to combat that problem.
FSU early American history scholar awarded prestigious humanities fellowship
When Florida State University Professor Edward Gray begins his research into the economic influence of one of America’s most famous founding fathers later this year, he’ll be commencing work thanks to Benjamin Franklin himself.
FSU chemist wins prestigious American Chemical Society award
A decorated Florida State University chemist has received another prestigious award from the American Chemical Society. Igor Alabugin, a Distinguished Research Professor with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, was selected by the Florida chapter of the ACS to receive the 2022 Florida Award in recognition of his contributions to the chemistry field. “I am immensely glad to receive this award as all of my independent career has been in the great state of Florida,” Alabugin said.
FSU statistician named fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics
A Florida State University statistician has been named a fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS), one of the most esteemed designations in the field. Anuj Srivastava, a distinguished research professor in the Department of Statistics, has been elected as a 2022 IMS Fellow, joining a class of 39 other researchers from around the world.
FSU team wins global competition to develop next-gen tools, improve public health solutions
A Florida State University team has won an international competition for developing software tools that generate visual aids demonstrating the complex connections among vast amounts of biomedical research.
FSU’s ‘Art in STEM’ returns for 8th year, highlights the beauty and artistry of science - Florida State University News
“Orbital Visualization of Thorium Complex,” by Marcus Liebenthal. Florida State University’s annual “Art in STEM” exhibition returns for its eighth year April 23, inviting a global audience to experience stunning visuals created by researchers in science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. The event is hosted by FSU’s Graduate Women in STEM (GWIS), in collaboration with the FSU College of Arts and Sciences and the FSU Libraries Office of Digital Research and Scholarship.
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