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Brown researchers study Bennu samples to unlock the mysteries of life and our solar system

By Alex Bruce | November 20

From an orbit of over 186,000 miles from Earth, to Utah’s Great Salt Lake Desert, to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, to College Hill: That’s the path that samples from the asteroid Bennu, weighing less than a paperclip, have taken to arrive to researchers at Brown.

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‘An extraordinarily bad choice’: SPH Dean Ashish Jha criticizes RFK Jr. nomination for Health and Human Services

By Elise Haulund | November 20

At an October rally, now-president-elect Donald Trump said that he would let Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has gained notoriety for his anti-vaccine views, embrace of raw milk, skepticism of HIV/AIDS and wish to remove fluoride from water, “go wild on health.” Last Thursday, Trump nominated Kennedy ...

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Warren Alpert Medical School holds largest Academic Symposium in its history

By Jonathan Kim | November 13

The Warren Alpert Medical School held its 18th annual Academic Symposium Wednesday afternoon. The symposium was the largest in the event’s history with over 140 student research posters presented.

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Gut hormones can lead to longer lifespan in flies, Brown study finds

By Maxwell Zhang | November 7

Reduced protein intake is correlated with longer lifespans in animals, but the reasons why have eluded researchers.

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US spent over $22 billion on Israel’s military operations in past year, Watson study finds

By Claire Song | November 7

The United States spent over $22 billion on military aid to Israel and related operations between Oct. 7 of last year and Sept. 30, 2024, according to a research article released by the Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs.

Complete map of fly brain provides a fruitful resource for neuroscientists

By Elise Haulund | November 7

With 140,000 neurons, 50 million synapses and over 100,000 cell label annotations, the fruit fly brain has been mapped and published in a series of papers written by scientists worldwide, including contributors at Brown. It’s a marked advancement in neuroscience that researchers say will improve our ...

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Brown student-founded startup uses AI to streamline medical billing processes

By Roma Shah | November 3

Kyron Medical is focusing on reducing physician burnout caused by excessive administrative tasks.

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Brown epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo elected to National Academy of Medicine

By Elise Haulund | October 21

On Monday, the National Academy of Medicine announced 100 newly elected members. Jennifer Nuzzo MA’23, director of Brown’s Pandemic Center, made the list.

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Brown to receive $12 million to research alcohol and substance abuse

By Jaanu Ramesh | October 20

Why does a person choose to use an addictive substance? What are the consequences of their decisions? And how, if necessary, can researchers intervene?

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A new Brown center will research the impact of climate change on elderly populations

By Samah Hamid | October 16

The Brown University School of Public Health recently received a $3.8 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to launch a new center focused on the impact of climate change on aging communities.

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Northern lights grace the Providence sky

By Haley Sandlow | October 14

Dean Zweiman ’27 was studying for an engineering midterm in his Wayland dorm when the all-caps text popped up on his phone: “WHY IS THE SKY RED.” It was Thursday night, just after 7 p.m., and the sky was, in fact, red.

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A ‘mini moon’ joins Earth’s orbit: Brown astronomers explain

By Claire Song | October 9

For the next two months, the moon will have a temporary companion in its orbit around the Earth.

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Brown medical students want to bring the arts to the Warren Alpert curriculum

By Jaanu Ramesh | September 18

John Robert Cobb was a renowned orthopedic surgeon who left an indelible mark on the field of spine surgery, thanks to his contributions to scoliosis research. He defined the Cobb angle, medicine’s most widely referenced measurement of spinal deformity. He also graduated from Brown University in 1925 ...

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Brown researchers develop new method for mapping the moon’s surface

By Liliana Cunha | September 17

Over 50 years ago, NASA put a man on the moon — and now they want to do it again. But to ensure the safety of their crew, they will need a better understanding of its topography. A new collaboration between a Brown professor and an alum might just be the missing piece.

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Meet the Brown students spending their summers in Providence to conduct research

By Elise Haulund | September 4

Each spring, many Brown students choose to make their time in Providence a year-long affair, staying over the summer to work with a professor on an Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award.

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Warren Alpert Medical School professor earns Brown’s highest faculty honor

By Cate Latimer | May 27

Since joining the Warren Alpert Medical School in 1998, Rena R. Wing has launched and directed a research center with over 50 researchers and staff members, mentored early-career researchers who have gone on to lead nationally recognized programs and received the ranking of the 110th best female scientist ...

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At Brown’s Space Horizons conference, participants explore sustainability beyond Earth

By Rhea Rasquinha | April 24

Next month, researchers and industry experts will gather in the Hazeltine Commons for Brown’s annual Space Horizons conference, which spotlights discussions on sustainability in space.

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Tuesday event launches Center for Health System Sustainability at School of Public Health

By Francesca Grossberg | April 23

The Center for Health System Sustainability at Brown’s School of Public Health celebrated its onset through an April 23 launch event at which speakers discussed how global and local communities can compare health systems to push advancements and solutions through the center’s work.

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Brown-affiliated study offers model to understand ancient space objects

By Elise Haulund | April 22

Since the solar system formed over 4.5 billion years ago, planets and other objects have been subject to constant change due to heating from the Sun.

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Grass on the Green: Brown social, political scientists discuss ramifications of marijuana legalization

By Jaanu Ramesh | April 18

On Saturday, thousands of students will continue the age-old tradition of flocking to the Main Green to celebrate one of Brown’s most renowned unofficial holidays: 4/20. This year, people may see more students participating in the festivities than in previous years.