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Traditional wind tunnels can underestimate the forces bridges and buildings face. Using advanced open-jet testing, LSU engineers are capturing real-world wind pressures—sometimes far higher than expected—helping design safer, stronger.

In college softball, split-second decisions can decide a game. At LSU, coaches and players rely on strategy and instinct—now strengthened by a collaboration between LSU Softball and the Department of Mathematics that turns preparation and probability into a competitive edge.

Lithium-ion batteries power modern life but rely on toxic metals and flammable materials. A new metal-free, water-based battery replaces them with organic electrodes and ammonium ions—creating a safer, flexible, and more sustainable energy source already powering small devices.