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Space weather forecasting could help prepare for solar storms, says senior

Here comes the sun, says Jack Brewster ’24, and it won’t be all right if solar activity causes widespread internet outages within the next few years. A data compilation project the senior has been collaborating...

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Paladins head west for quarterfinals of FCS Playoffs

It's been almost 20 years since the Paladins have advanced to the FCS quarterfinals. They'll face the Montana Grizzlies in Big Sky Country this Friday, Dec. 8, at 9 p.m.

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Kolb explores sociology and modern-day river piloting

There are some things automation can't replace. Furman's Ken Kolb explains the nuances of modern-day shipping at the intersection of automation and human skill.

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Ancient water could have driven early protein formation on Earth

Research by Professor of Chemistry George C. Shields and students demonstrates how water may have sped up the creation of proteins in the prebiotic world, causing a chemical cascade that led to all life on...

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Furman set to assist at-risk communities in building climate, natural disaster resilience

An initiative led by Oregon-based Geos Institute enables The Shi Institute to partner with SC coastal communities to mitigate impacts of extreme climate events.

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Five Paladins to watch this Saturday

The Greenville News singles out five Paladins to watch this Saturday, Dec. 2, at Paladin Stadium when they face Chattanooga in the FCS Playoffs.

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During end-of-term crunch time, Furman unites to relieve student stress

A year-round commitment to mental resilience is enhanced during exams and other high-stress times with study breaks, mindfulness practices, mini-massages, snacks and dogs.

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Carly Slough ’24 named Beckman Scholar

When pathogens like yeast overgrow and resist treatments, a cascade of health problems ensue. Carly Slough is working with Mary Beth Daub on chemical compounds to help antimicrobials do their job better.

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Furman’s new weather station offers hyper-local storm and flood data

Whether the question is sweater vs. coat, or how much rain fell compared to what was predicted, the answer is now on Furman's campus.

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AI-based tool created by Tate ’24 and co-founder gets infusion of cash

dotflo, an AI tool to help businesses ferret out new customers, wins round of pre-seed funding. The company was founded this year by Furman's Spencer Tate '24 and Nemath Ahmed, a Georgia Tech grad student.

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Furman alumna, Sigal Music Museum featured on local news

Madeleine Wiggs '22 gives a sneak peak of the museum's "Worlds Apart" exhibition featuring vintage instruments from near and far.

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A panel hosted by The Hill Institute unpacks the impact of AI

Furman alumni and representatives of Furman institutes and centers lead panel "AI and the Future of Business" in downtown Greenville.

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