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Researchers Turn Moon Dust Into LEGO-Like Blocks for Settlements
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Researchers Turn Moon Dust Into LEGO-Like Blocks for Settlements
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Permanent structures on the Moon could start with something already there: lunar dust. New research from the University of Arkansas shows that pure regolith, the loose material that covers the Moon, could be 3D-printed into LEGO-like bricks. Using it for construction could reduce what NASA needs to send from Earth as it works toward future lunar settlements.
The research was published in the journal NPJ Advanced Manufacturing. Cole
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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Researchers Turn Moon Dust Into LEGO-Like Blocks for Settlements
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Permanent structures on the Moon could start with something already there: lunar dust. New research from the University of Arkansas shows that pure regolith, the loose material that covers the Moon, could be 3D-printed into LEGO-like bricks. Using it for construction could reduce what NASA needs to send from Earth as it works toward future lunar settlements.
The research was published in the journal NPJ Advanced Manufacturing. ColeMcCallum, a U of A undergraduate at the time, was the first author. Wan Shou, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, was the senior author.
The researchers used a form of 3D printing called laser powder bed fusion. A fine powder is spread across a flat bed, then a high-powered light source such as a laser fuses the powder through a process known as sintering. The bed is lowered, more powder is applied and the next layer is created.
Lunar regolith, unlike soil on Earth, contains no organic matter. It consists of loose, jagged particles created over billions of years as asteroids, micrometeorites and other space debris struck the Moon's surface. For their experiments, the U of A researchers used Lunar Highlands Regolith Simulant (LHS-1), a commercially available material designed to mimic samples collected during the Apollo missions in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Printing Without Binders
Other researchers have used binders with lunar regolith to 3D-print objects. But those binding agents would have to be transported from Earth to the Moon. The U of A researchers were the first to demonstrate that lunar regolith simulant could be sintered directly without a binder into reconfigurable building blocks for construction using a relatively low power light source.
"There's nothing else it's binding to. The regolith powder is binding to itself," McCallum said.
The researchers printed blocks a few centimeters wide, some shaped like crosses and others like the letter H. The two representative shapes could be fitted together like LEGOs to build larger structures. However, the objects made from pure regolith are more porous and structurally weaker than objects printed with binders.
"These structures we're making can be self-supported," McCallum said. "But I would be hesitant to say our process could be used for something that's supporting other loads at this moment yet."
According to Shou, more research is needed to understand this process in microgravity and vacuum environments. Also, the mechanical performance of the bricks should be optimized to be practically useful. He is optimistic that the reported approach could provide an efficient way to create components and structures for a permanent settlement on the Moon.
An Early Start in Research
McCallum, a Little Rock native, started working in Shou's lab early in his undergraduate studies at U of A.
"He had this really strong belief that undergrads should get involved more with research," McCallum said.
McCallum graduated in May with degrees in both mechanical engineering and physics. He received an inaugural Lafayette Fellowship, which selected 30 fellows from more than 3,400 applicants to pursue master's degrees in France. The program was created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
McCallum is studying aerospace engineering in Toulouse at the Institut Superieur de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace, or ISAE-SUPAERO, one of France's leading aerospace engineering schools. Although McCallum has shifted his focus from the additive manufacturing work that he pursued in Shou's lab, the project taught him fundamental lessons about research.
"It helps you refine and overcome all the problems you have as a researcher. There are a lot of mistakes that I made the first time through," he said. "It was really nice to have a head start on everyone else and make those mistakes early."
Wan Shou, assistant professor
mechanical engineering
479-575-3422, wshou@uark.edu
Todd Price, research communications specialist
479-575-4246, toddp@uark.edu
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Original text here: https://news.uark.edu/articles/83229/researchers-turn-moon-dust-into-lego-like-blocks-for-settlements (TNSmlt)
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 10 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of groundwater depth and could help scientists study the effects of both farmland irrigation and climate
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PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 10 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of groundwater depth and could help scientists study the effects of both farmland irrigation and climatechange.
The map, detailed in a paper published today in Environmental Research Letters, provides a clear overview of the depth of groundwater in Brazil, which has the largest supply of renewable freshwater resources in the world. Groundwater helps sustain 90% of Brazil's rivers and supplies more than half its municipalities. It supports Brazil's growing agriculture industry with irrigated areas expected to grow by more than 70% by 2040. But monitoring is limited - Brazil is slightly larger than the continental U.S., but is home to fewer than one-fifth as many well observations.
First author Maria Fleury ('22, *26), a graduate student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, spent a year assembling data from those wells along with statistics on factors that can affect groundwater such as elevation, slope, proximity to streams, rainfall, temperature, soil composition and hydraulic conductivity, which refers to how easily water moves through soil, rock and other underground materials. She then spent an additional year completing the project, including training, testing and understanding the model using explainable AI techniques.
For Fleury, a native of Rio de Janeiro, doing research on her home country was meaningful enough to make her want to come back to Princeton for her graduate work with Reed Maxwell, her mentor and one of the authors of the study. Maxwell is the William and Edna Macaleer Professor of Engineering and Applied Science at Princeton and a professor of civil and environmental engineering and the High Meadows Environmental Institute.
"In my research journey, it's been really important to me to study something that I care about. Staying connected to Brazil has been a key part of that," she said.
The model created a digital map with a resolution of 90 meters, meaning that it divides the map of Brazil into approximately two-acre grids and estimates the groundwater depth for each grid. The end product is made up of more than one billion separate grids.
Researchers used modeling experiments to show that the location of a well can matter more than the number of wells. The map was able to encompass Brazil's widely different climates, from the rainforests with their rich diversity of plants and animals, to the savanna of the Cerrado region, which has both a long dry season and a wet season.
The model found that half of Brazil has groundwater within 39 feet (12 m) of the surface, but estimated depths vary widely with the deepest groundwater estimated at 1,380 feet (420 m). The map uses techniques pioneered by Maxwell's research group. He and other researchers used similar techniques in a January 2026 study of the groundwater of the United States that produced a detailed map. Yueling Ma, a former postdoctoral researcher who worked with Maxwell, was the lead author of the U.S. study and co-author of the Brazil paper.
"Most of the equatorial and subtropical world has very few groundwater measurements, so a technique like this gives us a real path to understanding water availability in places we couldn't before."
Fleury said she plans to continue studying groundwater in Brazil and would like to expand her research. "Understanding the hidden system of groundwater is critical, especially in a changing climate," Fleury said. "As we see more extended dry periods, humans are increasingly relying on groundwater. Having information about how much groundwater there is, and how it is being impacted, is essential if we are to manage it."
The research was funded by the National Science Foundation's Convergence Accelerator Program.
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Original text here: https://environment.princeton.edu/news/researchers-develop-first-high-resolution-map-of-groundwater-across-brazil/
Opinion: The Wadden Sea has 14 million fans. Where is their voice in policy-making?
GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 10 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news:
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Opinion: The Wadden Sea has 14 million fans. Where is their voice in policy-making?
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What are we actually trying to protect when we protect the Wadden Sea? Associate Professor Frans Sijtsma understands very well that nature must be protected. But he believes we are overlooking something important in the process. In his view, the basis for protection is not solely its ecological value. It is also the fact that people love the area. 'When formulating policy, too little account is taken of the
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GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 10 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news:
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Opinion: The Wadden Sea has 14 million fans. Where is their voice in policy-making?
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What are we actually trying to protect when we protect the Wadden Sea? Associate Professor Frans Sijtsma understands very well that nature must be protected. But he believes we are overlooking something important in the process. In his view, the basis for protection is not solely its ecological value. It is also the fact that people love the area. 'When formulating policy, too little account is taken of thedepth of feeling people have for a particular area, and just how many people that actually involves.'
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A wonderful system of protection
'If you look at the Wadden Sea, there is much to be proud of in terms of policy. We haven't built up the coast like they have in Benidorm. We also generally consult well with one another. Take gas extraction with manual control of the tap, or the former cockle fishing industry, where the annual cockle stocks were assessed and the permitted catch quota was set each year. You can argue about the implementation, but in itself I think that's top-tier governance: allowing economic activities whilst taking nature's carrying capacity into account. The maximum number of tourist beds on the islands is another fine example. Agreements like these protect the area.'
What are we actually protecting?
'What is formally very well protected is the area's natural value. But what isn't actually well protected is our love for the area. When we talk about nature conservation, we're talking about seals, salt marshes, birds and Natura 2000 or UNESCO World Heritage sites. That's incredibly important. But people also love the clouds, the views, the silence and the vastness. Nor is it directly managed by Rijkswaterstaat, Natuurmonumenten, Staatsbosbeheer or It Fryske Gea. Yet it is a key part of why people love the Wadden Sea.
Deep-seated feelings
'As part of my UNESCO Chair, we're working with greenmapper.org to capture who loves which aspects of nature and why. We've noticed that there are many deep-seated feelings associated with the Wadden Sea. People speak of overwhelming nature; of purity; of the feeling that you can finally breathe again; of being at one with nature; of its immensity; of space to wander; of precious and intense moments - fragile and serene. You could call it 'recreation', but to me that sounds too much like eating chips and drinking coffee. With these deep feelings, something else is at play. It touches upon the higher aspects of human nature.
Human presence
'That is why the current debate is important regarding the plans being drawn up by Rijkswaterstaat as part of the Natura 2000 management plan. It proposes closing off new parts of the Wadden Sea. But as an economist and social scientist, I am surprised at how quickly human presence is viewed, in ecological terms, as a disturbance.
Of course, you have to intervene if recreational activities cause damage. But human presence is not automatically the same as excessive pressure. Why doesn't the significance for people count? Why can't we monitor the situation in a much more nuanced way?
If there are vulnerable birds in an area, you can warn visitors or temporarily restrict access.'
14 million fans
'Then there's the question of scale. There really are a great many people who hold the Wadden Sea dear to their hearts. Our research shows that there are an estimated 14 million fans of the Wadden Sea in the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. So we're talking about far more people than just the residents of the area. That sense of connection, that community of fans, deserves a more prominent role in decision-making. What we're working on with our Greenmapper software is making it much easier to involve those people in decision-making.
What concerns me is the imbalance. We are considering closing off parts of the Wadden Sea due to potential 'recreational disturbance'. Yet it is often precisely what makes the area so valuable that people enjoy there: the silence, the vastness, the nature. At the same time, large-scale industrial interventions in the same area do seem to be permitted. In that light, I find the closure all the more strange.
Power cable, salt extraction and Eemshaven
This spring, Frisia was given provisional approval to extract more salt from beneath the Wadden Sea until 2052. The government is considering Eemshaven as a site for a new nuclear power station. This year, there has been a fierce dispute over the power cable crossing Schiermonnikoog for the new Doordewind North Sea wind farm.
This makes me wonder: what might such decisions look like if we involved the millions of people who love the Wadden Sea more closely in the decision-making process? I expect this would strengthen the area. Anyone who loves the Wadden Sea also wants to protect it and is keen to contribute ideas. If we make better use of that social capital from the enthusiasts, we'll get more creative ideas and better decisions.'
What is Greenmapper.org?
Greenmapper is a growing citizen science platform developed at the University of Groningen. It connects people who love specific nature areas with the organisations that protect them - generating unique insights into how landscapes are valued, and giving those who care about them a real say in their future.
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Original text here: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/latest-news/news/archief2026/nieuwsberichten/1112-sijtsma-wadden-opinie
New program breaks ground for Indigenous archaeologists
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Nov. 10 -- Flinders University posted the following news:
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New program breaks ground for Indigenous archaeologists
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A world-first archaeology training program is being co-designed in South Australia with Traditional Owners to create a culturally appropriate pathway into archaeology and heritage management.
Being developed through the ARC Training Centre for Archaeology in Resources Sector, the initiative forms part of a five-year partnership between Flinders University, Traditional Owner groups, industry and government organisations.
It aims to help address
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BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Nov. 10 -- Flinders University posted the following news:
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New program breaks ground for Indigenous archaeologists
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A world-first archaeology training program is being co-designed in South Australia with Traditional Owners to create a culturally appropriate pathway into archaeology and heritage management.
Being developed through the ARC Training Centre for Archaeology in Resources Sector, the initiative forms part of a five-year partnership between Flinders University, Traditional Owner groups, industry and government organisations.
It aims to help addressa longstanding gap in Australian archaeology by creating new opportunities for Traditional Owners to gain formal qualifications while recognising their deep cultural knowledge and connection to Country.
As part of the program's development, the first pilot course was recently held at Ityamaiitpinna Yarta - Glenthorne National Park, bringing together 11 Traditional Owners from across Australia alongside archaeology students and university staff for hands-on learning.
Flinders University's Professor of Archaeological Science Ian Moffat says the initiative has the potential to reshape the way archaeology is taught and practised in Australia.
"Traditional Owners hold deep cultural knowledge and authority to speak for Country, yet many have not had opportunities to gain formal qualifications as archaeologists or heritage managers," says Professor Moffat from Flinders' College of Human Sciences and Culture.
"We are completely rethinking, alongside our Traditional Owner partners, how archaeology training can be delivered in a way that recognises cultural knowledge and creates genuine pathways into the heritage sector.
"This is about ensuring the people with the deepest connections to Country have greater opportunities to lead archaeological and heritage work."
Built around a two-way learning model, the pilot course combined archaeological survey methods and technologies with Indigenous knowledge, allowing students, researchers and Traditional Owners to learn from one another.
Professor Moffat says the approach could have significant benefits for the archaeology, heritage and resources sectors.
"Having Traditional Owners, students and staff learning together creates a richer experience for everyone. We believe this model could help transform archaeology education in Australia and potentially be adapted by Indigenous communities elsewhere in the world."
Ityamaiitpinna Yarta - Glenthorne National Park, one of South Australia's most significant cultural and historical landscapes, provided an ideal setting for the pilot course, highlighting the connections between Country, culture and archaeology.
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Original text here: https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/11/10/new-program-breaks-ground-for-indigenous-archaeologists/
Joy Isn't Mandatory: Navigating the Challenges of the Holiday Season
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Joy Isn't Mandatory: Navigating the Challenges of the Holiday Season
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The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration and connection, but the reality can be more complicated. Grief, financial pressure, emotional exhaustion and seasonal expectations can all affect wellbeing.
Employee Wellness with Engagement, Recognition and Wellness within Human Resources invites U of A faculty and staff to Joy Isn't Mandatory, an honest, healing-centered conversation about navigating the emotional
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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Joy Isn't Mandatory: Navigating the Challenges of the Holiday Season
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The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration and connection, but the reality can be more complicated. Grief, financial pressure, emotional exhaustion and seasonal expectations can all affect wellbeing.
Employee Wellness with Engagement, Recognition and Wellness within Human Resources invites U of A faculty and staff to Joy Isn't Mandatory, an honest, healing-centered conversation about navigating the emotionalrealities of the season.
Temeka L. Ramsey, LMSW, of Atmosphere Beautiful, LLC., will present the session from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in Arkansas Union, Rooms 510-511.
Through mental health education, relatable storytelling, guided reflection and practical strategies, participants will explore ways to recognize stress responses, navigate difficult emotions, establish realistic boundaries, identify support and choose restorative actions that support their wellbeing.
The session will introduce the five-part Seasonal Reset, a framework designed to help participants make room for what is real, distinguish between what is and is not within their control, reconsider expectations that may exceed their emotional or financial capacity, maintain healthy boundaries and connections, and identify small restorative actions. An interactive reflection activity and time for questions and discussion will also be included.
Lunch will be provided for registered participants. Registration is required.
Register for Joy Isn't Mandatory.
As the holiday season approaches, employees are encouraged to remember that wellbeing does not require forcing joy or meeting every expectation. Making space for what is real, setting boundaries and seeking support when needed can be meaningful steps toward navigating the season with greater intention.
Contact erw@uark.edu for additional information and to stay connected for future activities and events.
Myrlinda Soedjede, staff wellness specialist
Human Resources
479-575-7962, myrlinda@uark.edu
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Original text here: https://news.uark.edu/articles/83231/joy-isnt-mandatory-navigating-the-challenges-of-the-holiday-season
Curtin launches world-class atom probe and advanced manufacturing hub
PERTH, Australia, Nov. 10 -- Curtin University posted the following news release:
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Curtin launches world-class atom probe and advanced manufacturing hub
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Curtin University has added two cutting-edge research facilities to its infrastructure that will strengthen advanced manufacturing and scientific capabilities across mining, critical minerals, energy and geoscience sectors.
The John de Laeter Centre at Curtin officially launched its new Photon Forge Additive Manufacturing (PFAM) and Geoscience Atom Probe facilities yesterday.
The Photon Forge Additive Manufacturing Facility is Curtin's
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PERTH, Australia, Nov. 10 -- Curtin University posted the following news release:
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Curtin launches world-class atom probe and advanced manufacturing hub
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Curtin University has added two cutting-edge research facilities to its infrastructure that will strengthen advanced manufacturing and scientific capabilities across mining, critical minerals, energy and geoscience sectors.
The John de Laeter Centre at Curtin officially launched its new Photon Forge Additive Manufacturing (PFAM) and Geoscience Atom Probe facilities yesterday.
The Photon Forge Additive Manufacturing Facility is Curtin'shub for metal additive manufacturing, bringing together small and large-scale manufacturing systems that can manufacture, repair and enhance metal components used in mining, critical minerals and energy industries.
Containing the largest metal 3D printer in Western Australia, the facility can work with materials including stainless steel, aluminium and copper alloys, titanium alloys, nickel superalloys and refractory metals.
The Geoscience Atom Probe Facility is a world-leading facility focussed on the application of atom probe tomography to the Earth and planetary sciences. Its latest acquisition, the CAMECA LEAP 6000 XR Atom Probe, is the first of its type in Australia and will allow researchers to analyse the composition of materials and minerals at near-atomic scale.
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne said the new instruments would place world-class research and manufacturing tools in the hands of students, researchers, and industry.
"This infrastructure strengthens Curtin's research capability and gives industry access to the expertise and technology needed to turn new ideas into practical solutions for Australia's critical industries," Professor Hayne said.
"By giving students and emerging researchers access to world-class technology, this investment will help nurture the next generation of research talent and grow the highly skilled workforce Australia needs for the future."
PFAM Facility Lead Dr Karl Davidson said the facility would help industry identify where additive manufacturing could deliver the greatest operational and commercial value, while advancing research, training and collaboration.
He said the PFAM facility was part of the national Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) and had recently partnered with AMCRC and Austal on a $600,000 project exploring additive manufacturing opportunities in Australia's maritime and defence supply chains.
"This facility gives us the ability to work with industry across the full additive manufacturing process, from component and alloy design to production, analysis, qualification and certification," Dr Davidson said.
"By working with industry on real-world projects, we can accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing, strengthen capability and build more resilient Australian supply chains."
Geoscience Atom Probe Facility Leader Associate Professor David Saxey said the Atom Probe could reveal nanoscale variations in the chemistry and isotopic composition of materials that were impossible to access using conventional analytical techniques.
The CAMECA LEAP 6000 XR Atom Probe was funded by AuScope and the Australian Government via the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy, with support from the Western Australian Government and Curtin University.
"Atom probe tomography allows us to reconstruct a three-dimensional picture of a material atom by atom, providing remarkable insights into its elemental and isotopic composition," Associate Professor Saxey said.
"This helps us understand how minerals and other materials formed, how they have changed over time and how tiny features within them can influence their properties and performance.
"The new instrument's improved detection efficiency and shorter-wavelength ultraviolet laser will allow us to analyse a broader range of minerals and materials, opening new research opportunities in geochemistry, mineralogy, planetary science and materials characterisation."
JdLC Director Professor William Rickard said the new infrastructure reinforced the Centre's position as a world-leading research infrastructure hub.
"Together, Photon Forge and the new atom probe create a unique end-to-end research capability, enabling breakthrough discoveries and accelerating solutions to real-world industry challenges," Professor Rickard said.
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Original text here: https://www.curtin.edu.au/news/media-release/curtin-launches-world-class-atom-probe-and-advanced-manufacturing-hub/
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine: Dr. Philip Kang Recognized for Advancing Periodontal Education
NEW YORK, Nov. 10 -- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine issued the following news:
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Dr. Philip Kang Recognized for Advancing Periodontal Education
November 9, 2026
For periodontal residents, educators, and clinicians, keeping up with an expanding body of research can be a daunting task. Dr. Philip Kang, professor of dental medicine at CUMC and director of the Periodontics Postdoctoral Program at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, led the development of a reference list that is helping them navigate that literature and supporting periodontal education around the
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10 -- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine issued the following news:
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Dr. Philip Kang Recognized for Advancing Periodontal Education
November 9, 2026
For periodontal residents, educators, and clinicians, keeping up with an expanding body of research can be a daunting task. Dr. Philip Kang, professor of dental medicine at CUMC and director of the Periodontics Postdoctoral Program at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, led the development of a reference list that is helping them navigate that literature and supporting periodontal education around theworld.
Kang received the American Academy of Periodontology's (AAP) 2026 Special Citation Award for his leadership in creating the AAP Periodontal Literature Reference List(link is external and opens in a new window). As chair of the AAP Postgraduate Program Directors Committee, he led a working group of 12 program directors and department chairs from across the United States, with additional contributions from periodontal educators nationwide.
The project addressed a need shared across postgraduate programs: an updated foundation for reviewing the research that informs periodontal science and practice. Kang recalled that programs had long relied on a widely used literature review published in 1996. Decades of subsequent research made a new reference list an increasingly important undertaking.
"Everybody felt that we needed this," Kang said.
Over more than a year and a half, the team identified topics spanning basic science and clinical research, from anatomy and pharmacology to periodontal treatment and dental implantology. Participants selected subjects based on their interests and expertise, then worked in smaller groups to identify relevant literature.
The process also included cross-review among volunteers and input from educators attending an AAP annual meeting workshop. Those contributions helped the team refine a resource that programs and individuals could adapt to their educational needs.
Coordinating the effort required persistence. Participants balanced the project with demanding academic and clinical responsibilities, meeting remotely across time zones. Kang credits the group's commitment to a shared goal with bringing the project to completion.
"It was a group effort, for sure," he said. "Every single one of them was very helpful, and then we worked really hard, every single one of us."
Now available for free download on the AAP website, the list has been widely downloaded by individuals, postgraduate programs, and academic institutions worldwide. Its applications extend beyond periodontics to prosthodontists and other clinicians working with dental implants.
At Columbia, Kang said, periodontal residents use the list to guide their regular reading. For educators, it offers a foundation for coursework and discussion; for clinicians and researchers, a starting point for exploring evidence that informs clinical practice. Continued updates will be essential as new research emerges.
For Kang, the award recognizes both that practical impact and the collaboration behind it.
"It feels wonderful, and I'm especially proud to receive this award as a Columbia faculty member. I've been at Columbia for many years, and one thing I've always appreciated is that we're encouraged not just to educate our own students and residents, but to make a broader impact on our profession. This project brought together educators from across the country, and seeing something we created being used around the world is incredibly fulfilling. To me, this award is not just a personal recognition. It reflects the spirit of collaboration, academic excellence, and leadership that we value at Columbia."
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Original text here: https://www.dental.columbia.edu/news/dr-philip-kang-recognized-advancing-periodontal-education
