Natural Sciences in Action

Natural Sciences in Action showcases the discovery and innovation that drive scientific understanding at the University. Faculty and students explore the fundamental principles of the natural world, from atoms and ecosystems to galaxies and beyond, advancing knowledge through research, experimentation, and collaboration. Their work expands what we know about the universe and applies that knowledge to address pressing challenges in health, energy, and the environment. Explore the stories below to see how scientific inquiry fuels progress and transforms our world.

Why Don’t Bats Get Cancer?

91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ scientists discover that strong immune systems and protection from genes are at play—and the findings could apply to human longevity.

Mars Surface Patterns Resemble Earth, Revealing Secrets of its Past

Wave-like landforms on Mars offer insights about the planet’s icy past, its potential habitability, and the physics of flowing granular materials.

Researchers Discover More Efficient Way to Route Information in Quantum Computers

Using qudits, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ scientists have solved a notoriously difficult problem involving Hilbert space, or the quantum matrix.