Stories
Keeping an Open Mind about Open-Access Science
For Open Access Week, the WID community is thinking more about what it means to be "open" in the world of scientific research. Discovery Fellow Dorothea Salo makes the case that a new era of sharing might be more beneficial than we think.
Closing the Loop on Big Data… One Beer at a Time
WID researchers develop algorithms for many applications and industries, but one side project boasts a more playful goal: Mapping brew preferences.
‘Smart’ Medical Material Aims to Unfurl at 98.6 Degrees
WID scientists are refining "smart" plastics that change shape based on temperature.
WID Team Probes Home Health Environments with Virtual Reality
How do everyday objects in the home influence a person's ability to follow a medical regimen? To find the answer, a diverse group of researchers at WID has developed a new approach that combines real household data and virtual reality technology.
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