Rotten Egg Revelations: Discovering Hidden Cosmic Chemistry on a Nearby Exoplanet
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered that the exoplanet HD 189733 b, known for its extreme weather, also contains hydrogen sulfide in…
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Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876 in Baltimore, Maryland, is renowned for its pioneering research and education, particularly in the fields of medicine, public health, and international relations. Named after its benefactor, the philanthropist Johns Hopkins, the university has been a trailblazer in integrating teaching and research, establishing the first research university in the United States. It is home to the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital and the School of Medicine, renowned for their significant contributions to medical science and healthcare. The Bloomberg School of Public Health leads globally in its field, and the university overall consistently ranks among the top institutions worldwide. Johns Hopkins is also noted for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a vibrant academic community that spans across various campuses, including a significant presence in Washington, D.C.
Hidden Dangers: Johns Hopkins Unmasks Hazardous Chemicals in Biosolid Fertilizers
Researchers create new list of possibly toxic contaminants commonly found in biosolids nationwide. A study by Johns Hopkins University highlights the presence of hazardous chemicals…
Scientists Uncover First Building Block in Super-Earth Formation
A new study reveals that magnesium oxide, a key mineral in planet formation, might be the first to solidify in developing “super-Earth” exoplanets, with its…
Webb Does the “Impossible” – Space Telescope Captures First Glimpse of an Exoplanet’s Interior
James Webb Space Telescope data reveals WASP-107 b has significantly less methane than expected and a surprisingly large core, providing key insights into its atmospheric…
Webb Telescope Captures Massive Asteroid Collision in Neighboring Star System
New observations spotlight the volatile processes that shape star systems like our own, offering a unique glimpse into the primordial stages of planetary formation. Astronomers…
Airborne Poison: Johns Hopkins Detects Toxic Gas Swamping Louisiana
A Johns Hopkins study revealed alarmingly high ethylene oxide levels in Louisiana, suggesting underreported cancer risks and the urgency for better air quality monitoring and…
Johns Hopkins Scientists Discover Unusual New Hero in Evolution
Prehistoric worms’ burrowing activities on ocean floors released oxygen, fostering the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event, according a new study. One of Earth’s most consequential bursts…
Revolutionary New Pest Control Tool Discovered by Johns Hopkins
A Johns Hopkins study revealed that an enzyme in fruit fly testes could hinder insect reproduction by managing bromotyrosine accumulation, presenting a novel method for…
Phoenix Rises: ‘Weird’ New Planet Defies Expectations
Phoenix, an exoplanet defying usual degradation by its nearby red giant, retains a thick atmosphere, upending assumptions about atmospheric loss and planetary decay in harsh…
Challenging Our Views of Cognition – New Johns Hopkins Test Reveals That Mice Think Like Babies
Behavior that is “surprisingly strategic” enhances our understanding of animal cognition. Are mice clever enough to be strategic? Kishore Kuchibhotla, a Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist…
Peeling Back Layers of the Universe – Chilean Observatory Maps 75% of the Sky
The findings demonstrate a novel strategy to explore the physics and history of the universe. Equipped with unique capabilities to track microwave energy fluctuations, a…
California’s Overlooked Climate Threat: The Rise of Sulfuryl Fluoride Emissions
State emits more than rest of country combined, new study finds. California, a state known for its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction policies, is ironically the…
Pesticides Have Been Found in Kale – But You Shouldn’t Worry
New chemical analysis sheds light on the safety of greens grown in Maryland. Kale lovers can rest easy knowing pesticides used to grow the hearty…
Johns Hopkins Researchers Discover Concerning Levels of Lead in Chicago Tap Water
Researchers evaluated data from approximately 40,000 households that participated in a city-run voluntary tap-water testing initiative. A recent study conducted by experts at the Johns…
In 2014, an Interstellar Signal Linked to Aliens Was Detected – Scientists Have Finally Discovered Its True Source
Sound waves thought to be from a 2014 meteor fireball north of Papua New Guinea were almost certainly vibrations from a truck rumbling along a…
New Protective Benefits of Breast Milk Uncovered
Proteins in breast milk boost offspring immunity by influencing gut bacterial composition. A study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public…
Unlocking the Secrets of Cosmic Dawn: The Primordial Race Between Black Holes and Galaxies
Which came first: Black holes or galaxies? Findings ‘completely shake up’ what we know about galaxy formation. Black holes not only existed at the dawn…
Why Can Humans See Colors Dogs Can’t? New Research Explains Why
Researchers have cultivated human retinas in a laboratory setting, unveiling the process by which a derivative of vitamin A produces the unique cells responsible for…