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Johns Hopkins Fencer Rosy Cepero Joins Elite 300-Win Club
Sports4d ago

Johns Hopkins Fencer Rosy Cepero Joins Elite 300-Win Club

A Johns Hopkins senior just became only the third fencer in school history to reach 300 career wins, leading her team to second place at nationals. The Blue Jays also captured their first sabre team championship in five years.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Bonobo Named Kanzi Plays Pretend in Groundbreaking Study
VideosFeb 16

Bonobo Named Kanzi Plays Pretend in Groundbreaking Study

A 43-year-old bonobo successfully tracked invisible juice and imaginary grapes in controlled experiments, proving apes can use imagination. Scientists say this discovery challenges what we thought made humans special.

Google News - Science3 min read
AI Image Breakthrough Solves Problem That Stumped Experts
InnovationFeb 12

AI Image Breakthrough Solves Problem That Stumped Experts

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University cracked a fundamental problem blocking AI from generating high-quality images. Their elegant solution works with geometry instead of against it, achieving results where previous methods failed completely.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
Bonobo Kanzi Uses Imagination in Tea Party Experiments
InnovationFeb 11

Bonobo Kanzi Uses Imagination in Tea Party Experiments

A 43-year-old bonobo successfully tracked imaginary juice and grapes during pretend play experiments, proving imagination may not be uniquely human. The discovery could reshape our understanding of animal minds and evolution.

Science Daily2 min read
Osteoporosis Drug May Stop Chronic Back Pain at the Source
Health & WellnessFeb 11

Osteoporosis Drug May Stop Chronic Back Pain at the Source

Scientists at Johns Hopkins discovered that a hormone already used to treat weak bones can prevent pain nerves from invading damaged spinal tissue. The breakthrough could finally offer relief to millions who suffer from chronic low back pain without a clear cause.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
Bonobo Kanzi Proves Apes Can Use Their Imagination Too
VideosFeb 6

Bonobo Kanzi Proves Apes Can Use Their Imagination Too

A 43-year-old bonobo named Kanzi just aced pretend tea party tests at Johns Hopkins University, choosing imaginary juice over empty cups 68% of the time. Scientists say this groundbreaking discovery shows apes can imagine things that aren't there, just like human toddlers do.

Ars Technica Science3 min read
Med Student Volunteers 1,600 Hours for Veterans
Community HeroesFeb 4

Med Student Volunteers 1,600 Hours for Veterans

A Johns Hopkins medical student has dedicated seven years and 1,600 hours to supporting veterans through the American Red Cross, inspired by her grandfather's gratitude to Korean War soldiers. Her eCards for Heroes project helped thousands of isolated veterans stay connected during the pandemic.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Johns Hopkins Powers 1 in 5 Baltimore Jobs at 150 Years
SolutionsFeb 1

Johns Hopkins Powers 1 in 5 Baltimore Jobs at 150 Years

As Johns Hopkins celebrates its 150th anniversary, the institution now supports one in every five jobs in Baltimore and delivers a staggering $19.4 billion annual economic impact to the city. The university and health system have spent over $1 billion with local businesses since 2015, transforming how anchor institutions invest in their communities.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Lab-Grown Neurons May End Chronic Pain Without Pills
Health & WellnessJan 29

Lab-Grown Neurons May End Chronic Pain Without Pills

Scientists at Johns Hopkins created a "pain sponge" from stem cells that blocks pain signals before they reach the brain. Early tests in mice show it both relieves osteoarthritis pain and helps repair damaged joints.

Optimist Daily2 min read
Wind Energy Gets Smarter With New Atmospheric Research
Planet WinsJan 29

Wind Energy Gets Smarter With New Atmospheric Research

Scientists are turning wind energy's biggest challenges into opportunities by studying how the atmosphere really works. Johns Hopkins researcher Julie Lundquist shows how understanding wind patterns, turbine interactions, and weather extremes can make renewable energy more reliable than ever.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
New mRNA Therapy Restores Fertility in Infertility Study
Health & WellnessJan 20

New mRNA Therapy Restores Fertility in Infertility Study

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine developed a breakthrough mRNA treatment that successfully restored embryo implantation in mice with damaged uterine linings, offering new hope for people struggling with infertility. The therapy targets the womb directly and could help patients who can't achieve pregnancy even with IVF.

Phys.org3 min read
Johns Hopkins Breakthrough May Help Millions With Infertility
Health & WellnessJan 19

Johns Hopkins Breakthrough May Help Millions With Infertility

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a new way to deliver healing therapy directly to the uterine lining, restoring fertility in mice with damaged tissue. The breakthrough offers hope for people struggling with infertility who haven't found success with current treatments.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
Brain Protein Unlocks New Hope for Mental Health
InnovationJan 19

Brain Protein Unlocks New Hope for Mental Health

Scientists at Johns Hopkins discovered that a "dormant" brain protein is actually a powerful switch that could lead to new treatments for anxiety, schizophrenia, and movement disorders. The breakthrough reveals how these mysterious proteins actively control how brain cells communicate.

Health Daily2 min read
Failed Alzheimer's Drug May Treat Obesity Without Dieting
Health & WellnessJan 19

Failed Alzheimer's Drug May Treat Obesity Without Dieting

A drug that flopped in Alzheimer's trials just helped obese mice lose 20% of their body weight without eating less or exercising more. Johns Hopkins researchers are now testing whether this accidental discovery could help millions of people struggling with severe obesity.

Google News - Disease Cure3 min read
Robot Successfully Performs Delicate Eye Surgery on Pig Eyes
InnovationJan 18

Robot Successfully Performs Delicate Eye Surgery on Pig Eyes

Johns Hopkins researchers built an AI-powered robot that can thread needles thinner than human hair into retinal veins, succeeding 90% of the time in lab tests. The breakthrough could help save vision for thousands who suffer from blocked veins in their eyes.

Medical Xpress2 min read