Brown researchers highlight which abnormalities in lung CT scans might reveal non-lung cancers

By Nishita Malhan | April 24

The findings could help minimize unnecessary additional cancer testing, which may be harmful.

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Professor Omer Bartov's book argues Zionism evolved from humanitarian movement to militarized state ideology

By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | April 24

The book “Israel: What Went Wrong?” was released this week.

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Brown researchers track gas prices, impact of Iran war on U.S. consumers

By Taek Lee | April 23

The new tracker estimates that the average U.S. household has spent nearly $200 extra on fuel since the war began.

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Associate professor’s book highlights history of Indigenous slavery

By Diya Khetan | April 21

Linford Fisher’s work on the project started with considering New England’s connection to the Atlantic slave trade.

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Fact Check: Should you microwave plastic?

By Angel Lopez | April 20

Despite the convenience of a reheated lunch, college students should beware the potential harms of microplastics.

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Brown-affiliated study finds partially melted rock at base of Earth’s outer layer

By Nishita Malhan | April 20

The findings could have implications for understanding and preparing for climate-related hazards.

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Armed violence constitutes key factor in environmental crisis, Yale professor says at Brown lecture

By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | April 17

Sunil Amrith’s lecture was part of the Cogut Institute’s Flynn Speaker Series.

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Fact Check: Why do people think cannabis is not addictive?

By Lucinda Empson-Speiden | April 16

The Herald spoke with a Brown researcher about the impacts of regular cannabis use.

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Brown pilot study suggests early liver disease screening can improve health outcomes for at-risk populations

By Christine Chang | April 16

The study was conducted in collaboration with Clínica Esperanza, a Rhode Island health clinic.

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Movement of spinning ice plates can provide insight into ocean turbulence, Brown study finds

By Amrita Rajpal | April 15

The study may have important implications for understanding climate change.

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Brown researchers model distinct animal gait patterns with singular neural network

By Nabiha Allahwala | April 14

In the past, researchers have modeled distinct gaits with separate neural networks.

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Professor details history of public health at Brown

By Alice Xie | April 14

Professor of Epidemiology William Goedel discussed the evolution of public health since the University’s founding at a Monday talk.

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Caltech professor makes case for classical computing in chemistry at Brown lecture

By Nishita Malhan | April 13

The Department of Chemistry hosted quantum chemist Garnet Chan for the 2026 Appleton Lecture.

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Brown research may help medical professionals more accurately identify two forms of dementia

By Diya Khetan | April 10

The researchers examined Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal lobar degeneration, a form of dementia often misdiagnosed.

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Brown researchers develop bandages that detect infection, release antibiotics

By Amrita Rajpal | April 9

The bandages could help reduce the overuse of antibiotics that contributes to antimicrobial resistance.

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Brown physicist receives DOE grant to solve fundamental question of the universe

By Angel Lopez | April 9

Loukas Gouskos seeks to use AI to study interactions between Higgs boson particles.

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Brown-affiliated study shows importance of timely sepsis treatment

By Alice Xie | April 9

The study found that timely administration of antibiotics and fluids leads to higher patient discharge to home.

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Chair of History of Art and Architecture Itohan Osayimwese to assume vice presidency of Society of Architectural Historians

By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | April 8

Osayimwese will serve two years as vice president before assuming the presidency in 2028.

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With new technology, paralyzed patients can communicate by thinking about typing

By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | April 3

The Brown-affiliated study uses attempted finger movements to enable more efficient real-time communication.

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Electrical stimulation could help restore sensory feedback in spinal cord injury patients, Brown researchers find

By Nishita Malhan | April 3

The study offers a more permanent solution to restoring sensation through implants.