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Neutrino Hunters: Searching for Ghostly Particles in Antarctic Ice, with Abigail Vieregg

Deep beneath the ice of Antarctica and high above its frozen expanse, University of Chicago astrophysicist Abby Vieregg is hunting for neutrinos—some of the most elusive particles in the universe. Often called "ghost particles," these tiny messengers travel across billions of lig ...  Show more

Recreating A Sense of Touch, Using Our Minds, with Nicholas Hatsopoulos

What if your thoughts could allow you to feel the texture of an object, type a message or move a robotic arm? How does the brain translate thought into physical movement, and can technology bridge the gap for paralyzed patients, whose pathways are broken?University of Chicago neu ...  Show more

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