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Nine Brown alums named to 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list
By Alice Xie | January 26Brown alums were featured by Forbes across eight categories.
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AI foundation models may revolutionize neuroscience, Brown researchers say
By Amrita Rajpal | January 26As artificial intelligence takes science by storm, two Brown researchers who study cognitive and psychological sciences and computer science predict that self-supervised learning, which plays a crucial role in training the large language models that underpin AI platforms like ChatGPT, will transform ...
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Nanotechnology may be used in targeting tumors, Brown study finds
By Angel Lopez | January 23Brown researchers succeeded in using nanoparticles to deliver antibodies that stimulate local immune cells.
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Gun violence scholars reflect on firearms in society following mass shooting
By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | January 22Gun violence scholars discuss the Dec. 13 mass shooting and how the community may move forward.
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LLM reasoning has striking similarities with human cognition, Brown researchers find
By Nishita Malhan | January 22A new study by Brown researchers provides evidence that the mechanisms of reasoning between humans and LLMs are similar.
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The treescape of College Hill
By Manav Musunuru | December 5The Herald mapped the various trees that populate the streets around Brown.
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Brown professor examines common critiques of US health care system at talk
By Jonathan Kim | December 5Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Irene Papanicolas compared U.S. health outcomes to global health data from other countries.
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Why are so many college students smoking cigarettes?
By Kelly Ding | December 4Experts said college students may smoke cigarettes causally or to self-treat mental health conditions.
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Marijuana use may decrease alcohol consumption, Brown study finds
By Miriam Davison | December 4Brown researchers found that smoking marijuana can lower alcohol intake.
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Brown researchers partner with Panasonic Energy to develop next-generation batteries
By Ian Ritter | December 2Associate Professor of Engineering Feng Lin will lead the initiative.
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Professor of Medicine Eli Adashi receives renowned National Academy of Medicine award
By Timothy Ro | December 1The former dean of medicine and biological sciences was awarded the Walsh McDermott Medal for his lifelong dedication to medical service and policy leadership.
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Bradley Maron MD’03 set to become new editor-in-chief of Circulation
By Jonathan Kim | November 30Bradley Maron will assume the new role at the cardiovascular medicine research journal in May 2026.
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Pitching accuracy is more important than speed in reducing batter success, Brown study finds
By Jonathan Kim | November 21Pitches thrown accurately reduced hitters’ batting average and slugging percentage by more than 50%.
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Brown begins work on $7 million microplastics research initiative
By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | November 19Brown’s team in the SIMCoast initiative will focus on modeling microplastics in the Narragansett Bay.
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Brown researchers study rise of substance use in New England with new $12M grant
By Amrita Rajpal | November 19The NIH-funded study will examine trends between substance use, HIV, HCV and overdose.
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Brown professor’s book awarded 2025 Miriam Usher Chrisman Prize for History
By Ivy Huang | November 18Andrew Laird’s 2024 book explores how Renaissance humanism became the bedrock for the education of Indigenous elites in colonial Mexico.
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AI therapy chatbots regularly commit ethical violations, Brown study finds
By Connie Erdozain | November 14A new study by Brown researchers suggests that AI chatbots are not ready for mental health support.
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History professor’s new book explores how genealogy shaped power, politics in 18th-century America
By Ivy Huang | November 12John Carter Brown Library Director Karin Wulf reflected on her work at a Tuesday book launch event hosted by the Department of History.
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With new donation and NIH grant, Brown aims to capitalize on potential of RNA research
By Jonathan Kim | November 11Following a gift from Brown trustee Giammaria Giuliani P’28 and Sabrina Giuliani P’28, Brown’s RNA center will be named the Giuliani RNA Center.
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Why is everyone saying ‘6 7’? The science behind ‘brain rot’
By Lucia Santiago | November 6Researchers say “brain rot” memes are a symptom of larger societal pressures, not the cause.
