Off the southwestern coast of India, a pool of unusually warm water forms, reaching 100 feet below the surface. Soon after, the air above begins to churn, triggering the summer monsoon season with its life-giving yet sometimes catastrophic rains. To better understand the link between the …
On Wednesday (August 6), the doors of the new Wideband Test Facility at the University of Notre Dame (South Bend, Indiana, USA) were officially opened to researchers and industry partners. The test facility is the latest addition to the University’s existing facilities for microelectronics …
Research leaders at the University of Notre Dame are convening policymakers, industry innovators, and the academic community to collaboratively solve challenges and realize opportunities related to blockchain technology. On Friday, July 25, 2025, Jeffrey F. Rhoads, John and Catherine Martin …
As brain tumors grow, they must do one of two things: push against the brain or use finger-like extensions to invade and destroy surrounding tissue. Previous research found tumors that push — or put mechanical force on the brain — cause more neurological dysfunction than tumors that destroy …
Airborne hazardous chemicals can be dilute, mobile, and hard to trap. Yet accurately measuring these chemicals is critical in protecting human health and the environment. Now, a new, small, low-cost device, nicknamed ABLE, could make the collection and detection of airborne hazards much …
The University of Notre Dame has announced the awardees of its 2025 Strategic Framework Grant (SFG) Program. Launched in 2024, the program is an internal funding opportunity that stimulates engagement with the priorities outlined in Notre Dame 2033: A Strategic Framework. The program, sponsored …
Recent artificial intelligence advances have largely focused on text, but AI increasingly shows promise in other contexts, including manufacturing and the service industry. In these sectors, targeted AI improvements can improve product quality and worker safety, according to a new study …
Notre Dame Research and Athletics have awarded three research teams the first-ever Human Performance & Wellness Research Grants. The grants will provide funding to support exceptional research projects that contribute meaningfully to fields related to the health, well-being, and performance of …
Globally, two billion people use fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks. These users have gained more rapid upload and download speeds, lower latency, and greater reliability on their mobile devices. But the rollout of 5G technology has also come with a steep energy cost. 5G networks require more …
Vital sign monitors are essential both in clinical settings and, increasingly, at home. But even state-of-the-art monitors can produce inaccurate readings, mistaking irrelevant, motion-related signals for critical patient data. The underlying cause of these inaccuracies is often the significant …