A brown basilisk missing both its entire left forearm and part of its right hind limb. Brian Hillen

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Research uncovered 122 cases of limb loss across 58 lizard species and revealed that these “three-legged pirates” – the rare survivors of traumatic injuries – can run just as fast, maintain healthy body weight, reproduce successfully and live surprisingly
Person wearing a floral-patterned shirt interacting with a group of people indoors; one individual is dressed in a bright yellow button-up shirt.

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How a middle schooler with cerebral palsy became a vital contributor to Georgia Tech’s cutting-edge robotic exoskeleton research — offering data, feedback, and a passion for innovation.

The high impact between the metal balls in a ball mill reactor and the polymer surface is sufficient to momentarily liquefy the polymer and facilitate chemical reactions.

4 min read

Researchers have developed a method to break down PET, one of the world’s most widely used plastics, for sustainable recycling using mechanical forces instead of heat or harsh chemicals.

two people walking in flood water

13 min read

Flooding can be an existential threat, affecting everything from infrastructure to health. Georgia Tech researchers are developing solutions to monitor and forecast flooding, as well as restore ecosystems to prevent future flooding. These efforts support communities’ resilience in the face of climate change and keep the U.S. secure.

Vijay Balasubramaniyan (PhD CS 2011), CEO and co-founder of Pindrop Security

4 min read

Generative AI is accelerating the evolution of cybercrime, prompting companies to develop new tools for protecting their businesses.
Image of a hurricane

3 min read

Georgia Tech expert Zachary Handlos joins a growing conversation about whether the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale adequately reflects the full range of hurricane hazards in a changing climate.
Omar Isaac Asensio

3 min read

Researchers suggest that states should regulate data transparency to improve the reliability of electric vehicles.
Stylized headshot of Ankanksha Menon

3 min read

Menon discusses her interdisciplinary approach to improving building sustainability and efficiency through advanced materials and systems.
AI-generated image of Socrates, sculpted in marble, looking contemplatively at a laptop.

4 min read

A Georgia Tech CS professor is a co-author of a new OpenAI study that examines why large language models struggle to say, 'I don't know.'
Collage of four images taken at the New York Climate Exchange 2025 events with Georgia Tech participants.

5 min read

Across five New York Climate Exchange partner events, the Georgia Tech community demonstrated something essential: Georgia Tech bridges research and real-world impact where it matters most – in people’s lives.