A Vanderbilt University research team has launched a project to develop a fully autonomous surgical robot capable of performing surgical procedures without any human intervention.…
The evolution and future of touchscreen technology
Touchscreens have become an essential part of everyday life, and on Vanderbilt’s campus, nearly everyone interacts with them, whether on smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Touchscreen…
The case for breeding bookworms
Once upon a time, clocks seemed to tick endlessly as elementary students counted down the seconds until library doors would burst open for the beloved…
The development of street medicine in Nashville
Each year, an estimated 5,800 to 46,500 lives are taken due to homelessness in the United States. In 2023, homelessness increased by more than 12%,…
Fast cars and faster physics: The formulas behind Formula 1
Cover photo courtesy of Isbaah Pirwani Formula 1 (F1) isn’t just about fast cars and dramatic overtakes at over 200 miles per hour — it’s…
Math in architecture: You may not like math, but your brain does
As you rush to the nearest dining hall, you watch someone whip out their phone and snap a dramatic photo of Zeppos Tower. Maybe it…
Spotlight on street medicine: A journal for “Ayu” and us
Brina Ratangee is a medical school-bound alumna of the Medicine, Health, and Society (MHS) Social Foundations of Health Program. Yet it was not too long…
Rebuilding strength: The importance of ACL rehabilitation and injury prevention
Chances are you know someone who has experienced an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, or maybe you have experienced this injury yourself. ACL injuries have…
How a good night’s sleep could help prevent Alzheimer’s
We’ve all heard the phrase “sleep is important,” but many of us still don’t get our recommended 7 to 9 hours per night — whether…
Exploring the dynamics of Earth with Dr. Steven Goodbred
Dr. Steven Goodbred is a professor at Vanderbilt University whose research focuses on how landscapes evolve over time, particularly in river deltas and coastal regions.…