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Media Tip Sheet: Growing interest in nuclear physics after release of 'Oppenheimer'

The release of the film 'Oppenheimer' is sparking renewed interest among movie goers and the general public in nuclear physics.

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Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Senate Lawmakers Hold Hearing on AI Regulation

U.S. Senate lawmakers are holding another meeting on artificial intelligence, this one about AI regulation.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available to Comment on Dangerous Impact of Heat Wave on Public Health

The deadly heat wave hitting the U.S. is expected to continue this week for 40 million Americans across 10 states in the Midwest and Southwest.

Schistosoma mansoni eggs with successfully inserted a transgene into a genome safe harbor site that, when expressed in the worm, fluoresces as bright green

GW Researchers Develop Model to Study Neglected Tropical Diseases

GW researcher have developed a model organism for studying neglected tropical diseases from a genetically modified parasitic worm.

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Media Tip Sheet: White House Announces AI Safety Pledge with Top Tech Companies

Seven leading companies building artificial intelligence have agreed to a voluntary pledge to mitigate the risks of AI.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Available to Comment on The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

Congress reintroduced bi-partisan legislation aimed at the prevention and treatment of obesity.

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Media Tip Sheet: FIFA Women’s World Cup Kicked Off Today

The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off in Australia and New Zealand today, with both host nations winning their opening matches.

Study Highlights Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Public Health Education and the Importance of Faculty Diversity

Study Highlights Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Public Health Education and the Importance of Faculty Diversity

A new study conducted identifies institutional characteristics associated with public health student diversity, including faculty diversity.

GW Center for Injury  Prevention & Control hopes to convince young men and other drivers to slow down

TikTok Campaign to Stop Aggressive Driving in D.C. Launched

GW Center for Injury Prevention & Control hopes to convince young men and other drivers in DC to slow down.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available to Comment on Heat Waves Scorching the Globe

Record-high temperatures are baking not only the U.S. but countries around the world this week, with multiple regions breaking past records.