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Aerial view of a swirling hurricane over Earth. Photo from Getty.

Environment ·

3 Facts and a Fiction: The Eye of the Storm

Hurricanes are the deadliest, costliest, and most destructive of all weather-related hazards in the èßäÉçÇøapp. With Hurricane Helene battering the East Coast, environmental science professor Stephen MacAvoy explains what to expect now—and in the future.
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An environmental science class in AU's Hall of Science

Science ·

AU Launches PhD in Biomedical and Environmental Health Sciences

Professor Victoria Connaughton explains how new degree intertwines science along with skills to develop policies informed by science
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Data scientists look at data visualization on computer

Science ·

Data Science BS Program Is First in DC to Receive ABET Accreditation

èßäÉçÇøapp University’s Bachelor of Science Data Science program recognized by prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
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Graphic of mythical creatures in dark forest

Technology ·

Mythical Beasts & Where to Find Them


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CSINT must reads for tech & security Fight for the Final Frontier: Irregular Warfare in Space Irregular Warfare and Strategic Competition in Space By John Klein

Technology ·

Book Review Fight for the Final Frontier: Irregular Warfare in Space

A seasoned scholar, strategist, and expert in space policy and strategy, Dr. John J. Klein is well-versed in applying strategic theory to the space domain.
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From left, zero waste manager Caroline Boone and Luke Carignan, CAS/BS ’25, BA ’25, stand next to one of the Project Move Out pods. Photo by Jeff Watts.

Environment ·

From Trash to Treasure

This May, Project Move Out collected 500 pounds of food and about five tons of clothing from AU students.
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Architectural rendering of Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance & the Sports Center Annex

Environment ·

Meltzer Center Poised to Be AU’s First Net Zero Building, but What Is Net Zero?

èßäÉçÇøapp University achieved carbon èßäÉçÇøapp in 2018 and is now moving to further advance our sustainability goals by adding what is expected to become its first Net Zero Energy building to the campus portfolio.
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AU's first geothermal heat pump system under construction

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Meltzer Center will feature AU's first geothermal heat pump system

Construction begins for AU's first geothermal heat pump system, as part of Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance
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To the Point logo and photo of woman running on beach

Science ·

To the Point: How Exactly Does Exercise Affect Our Brain Function?

Department of Health Studies’ Evan Reister answers our question of the week
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To the Point logo and Ozempic injection pens

Science ·

To the Point: What Do We Really Know about Ozempic and Wegovy?

Department of Health Studies’ Dara Ford answers our question of the week
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