Outer space meets home
Adam Frank, professor of physics and astronomy, uses his knowledge to forward public discourse about the universe—even serving as an expert for Marvel’s Doctor Strange and Netflix’s Alien Worlds.
Exploring the universe
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Rescue mission
Gregory Heyworth, an English professor and scholar of medieval literature, runs a multispectral imaging lab where he recovers the words and images of cultural heritage objects that have been lost to time.
Preserving the past
Alzheimer’s clue
Neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard is the first researcher to describe the brain’s unique cleaning process, which could be key to treating neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.
Unlocking the brain
Future of optics
Professor Jannick Rolland, a pioneer in augmented and virtual reality, directs the Center for Freeform Optics, a federally supported collaboration to push the boundaries of optical systems.
Keeping it real
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