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Air bubbles under water

Science ·

Deep Sea Exploration May Hold Clues to Climate Warming, Origins of Life, and More

Professor of Environmental Science Stephen MacAvoy shares his expertise on research in the deep sea, one of the greatest unexplored scientific frontiers
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AU graduate students in discussion during class

On Campus ·

Thinking of Applying to Grad School? Tips and Advice for Getting Started

CAS Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment Jonathan Harper shares his expertise on successfully applying to grad school
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To the Point: Russian Coup

International ·

To the Point: Russian Coup Aborted. What Does It Mean for Putin?

AU’s Eric Lohr answers our question of the week
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Scientific measurements of a brain

Science ·

New Tool May Help Scientists Better Understand Stress

AU’s Professor of Chemistry Alexander Zestos’ new sensor rapidly measures cortisol levels and holds promise of advancing scientific understanding of stress and anxiety
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Prof. Michael Alonzo, assistant professor, environmental science

Research ·

‘Shoebox’ Satellites Help Scientists Understand Trees and Global Warming

New research from American University examines the relationship between urban heat and the start and end of trees’ growing seasons
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