Vanderbilt’s campus is a designated arboretum — home to 6,181 trees as of 2013 — so students can take advantage of the Japanese tradition of…
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…
Fun Fact of the Week: The first metal part has been 3D printed in space
Kaylyn Sethakosee | March 22nd, 2025 While polymer 3D printers have been in use in space for a while, the first metal part has been…
The science and history of coffee: Vanderbilt’s research on caffeine and coffee’s rich beginnings
Kaylyn Sethakosee, Gabi Barrocas | January 5th, 2025 Coffee is more than that one hot cup in your morning routine. The beverage is chock-full of…
How batteries in electric cars will drive the future
Kaylyn Sethakosee | December 2nd, 2024 Electric vehicle usage is capable of drastically improving road safety and public health. Current studies suggest that self-driving cars…