A William & Mary geologist is unscrambling the code of climate and erosion.
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New research uncovers how microbes shape ecosystem resilience
Geoffrey Zahn, assistant professor in applied science at William & Mary, studied one of the most unique “forests” in the world.
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Oysters play unexpected role in protecting blue crabs from disease
These natural filters are removing more than algae and excess nutrients.
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What can yeast and fruit flies tell us about cancer?
William & Mary students and professors use these simple organisms to investigate one of the most complex diseases.
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New year, new decisions
W&M Professor of Psychology Harvey Langholtz breaks down the science behind decision making.
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Faculty affiliate uncovers Revolutionary War history with class, tour
Through rigorous research on the revolutionary era highlighted on C-SPAN, Faculty Affiliate Robyn Schroeder will launch a tour of various sites on campus in April 2026.
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Keeping birds away from oysters could help farmers balance productivity and ecology
Researchers turn a practical problem into an opportunity for innovation.
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Books published by William & Mary faculty in 2025
A look at books published by W&M faculty in 2025.
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Misophonia Q&A: When noise becomes intolerable
Assistant psychology professor Heather Hansen breaks down misconceptions about the rare disorder, and what people should now about how to address it.
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A quantum world
Over 100 years since the genesis of quantum physics, William & Mary scientists continue to push the boundaries of what is known.
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Can Virginia stop the blue catfish?
New research shows the Chesapeake Bay’s top invader is hard to control.
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Two leading experiments reveal combined insights into why matter exists
Two separate experiments — the NOvA collaboration at Fermilab in Illinois and the T2K experiment in Japan — may help reveal how our universe formed.
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Making chemistry greener
Isaiah Speight, William & Mary assistant professor of chemistry, discusses the pros of taking a green chemistry approach.
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The Methuselah worm
The nation’s oldest university is home to the world’s oldest ribbon worm.
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Program explores Japan’s Kansai region through interdisciplinary lens
The faculty-led study abroad program offers an opportunity to explore Japan’s Kansai region through engagement with cultural texts, classroom discussions and immersive site visits.
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2025 Chesapeake Bay dead zone near long-term average
The annual Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone Report Card shows unusually persistent hypoxia in July.
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Lanouette leads collaborative research bridging science education, urban ecosystems
Assistant Professor Kathryn Lanouette is leading a research project to better characterize what outdoor environmental education can look like in urban spaces.
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Trawling through time: 70 years of the Juvenile Finfish Trawl Survey
W&M's Batten School & VIMS regularly monitor Chesapeake Bay species, including the invasive blue catfish.
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W&M’s iGEM team brings back Gold Medal from Paris
Six undergraduates represented William & Mary at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition in Paris, earning a gold medal.
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W&M’s AidData: China’s lending portfolio shifts focus to US, EU, sensitive industries
New research tracks China’s secretive loans and grants in high-income and developing countries for the first time.
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‘A potent combination’
William & Mary prepares students for an AI-transformed world by blending technical excellence with human insight.
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Catron exhibition showcases summer research, student artistry
Free and open to the public, the exhibition runs in the Sadler Center Hart Gallery from Nov. 10 until Dec. 5 and features student experiences across a diverse range of mediums and perspectives.
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Activating entrepreneurial energy to pursue coastal & marine solutions
The Dean & Director’s Innovation Fund empowers recipients to work at the intersection of research and enterprise.
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Alumnus, leader in quantum computing to deliver inaugural joint colloquium
Charles Tahan ’00 will be the featured speaker for the inaugural School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Joint Colloquium.
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It’s that time of year — not just for holiday cheer, for the flu
Kurt Williamson, William & Mary associate professor of biology, discusses the virus and hypotheses for why infections spike in the fall and winter.
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National TRAP Program targets ghostly issue with second round of coastal clean up funding
The second round of programmatic funding awarded by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS totals $1.8M in support of 13 projects focused on removing derelict fishing gear from coastal waters.
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W&M’s cross-university environmental initiative hosts inaugural conference
The Virginia Coastal Resilience Collaborative brought together prominent perspectives on important state and local issues.
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On the prowl for owls
William & Mary researchers investigate how the barred owl is adapting to urbanization.