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New translation brings Avdotya Panaeva's censored Russian novel to English readers
In a recent publication, Yale's Fiona Bell has introduced Avdotya Panaeva's novel "The Talnikov Family" to English-speaking audiences. The novel, originally published in 1848 and once banned, offers a vivid depiction of life in imperial Russia through the eyes of a young girl named Natasha. Panaeva, who moved in the same literary circles as Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, was known for her work with poet Nikolai Nekrasov.
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Experts discuss science-policy diplomacy at Yale @ Climate Week
International experts gathered at Yale @ Climate Week NYC to discuss the intersection of science and policy in addressing global climate challenges. The panel, titled “Flipping the Model: Leveraging Academic Perspectives to Reinvent Multilateralism,” was organized by the MacMillan Center for International & Area Studies and featured Dr. Maria Ivanova, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, and Philip Osano.
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Yale hosts multicultural open house amid increased outreach efforts
Yale University recently hosted its annual Multicultural Open House (MOH) on October 5, welcoming over 900 visitors to its campus. This event, which has been held since 1992, aims to introduce prospective students to the university's academic opportunities and diverse campus communities, including its four cultural centers.
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Yale astrophysicist launches popular free online rocket science course
Yale astrophysicist Marla Geha has launched a free online course titled "Rocket Science for Everyone," which has quickly gained popularity. During a visit to U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs, Geha was inspired to make her Yale course ASTRO160 available to a wider audience. The course covers basic concepts of rocket science and space satellites, and it is aimed at non-science majors.
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Yale Center addresses global health impacts during Climate Week NYC
The Yale Center on Climate Change and Health (YCCCH) actively participated in this year's Climate Week NYC through three events focusing on the intersection of health and climate change. These events addressed crucial topics such as healthcare sector resilience, the impact of climate change on children's health globally, and promoting urban health amidst rising temperatures and extreme weather.
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Nations lagging on green healthcare commitments according to new study
Countries worldwide are reportedly not meeting their commitments to enhance the sustainability of their health care systems, as highlighted by a recent study co-led by Jodi Sherman from Yale. The study indicates that these nations are failing in various areas, including effectively assessing and monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and planning for more sustainable health care systems.
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Yale researchers explore neuron networks, Arctic warming impacts, and neonatal ultrasound benefits
This month, Yale researchers have published studies highlighting connections in various fields, from neuroscience to climate science and neonatal care. Their findings explore the intricate links between brain regions, ocean currents affecting Arctic warming, and advancements in neonatal ultrasound technology.
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Yale researchers awarded by NIH for transformative biomedical projects
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recognized six researchers from Yale University with grants for their innovative work in biomedical science. These awards are part of the NIH's High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, which aims to support research projects that are "visionary and broadly impactful."
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Yale experts offer advice on aging in place
More than 75% of individuals aged 50 and older express a preference to remain in their homes and communities as they age, according to the AARP. This trend, referred to as "aging in place," offers benefits such as increased independence, comfort, and quality of life.
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Study links preventable deaths to lower U.S. life expectancy
A recent report by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Research and Action Institute, co-authored by Dr. Megan L. Ranney, Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, explores the effects of alcohol, drug, and firearm deaths on life expectancy in the United States. The study highlights how these factors have contributed to a growing disparity in life expectancy between the U.S. and other high-income countries.
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Yale medical students hold service honoring body donors
Medical students at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) recently held their annual Service of Gratitude to honor individuals who donated their bodies to science. This event marks the conclusion of the year-long Anatomy course, a critical component in medical education where students learn about human anatomy through dissection.
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Yale honors composer Charles Ives with weekend celebration
The Irving S. Gilmore Music Library is co-hosting a weekend of events to honor the 150th anniversary of Charles Ives, a notable modernist composer from the 20th century. Ruthann McTyre, the Music Library's director, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration with Yale’s School of Music, Department of Music, and Schwarzman Center: “The library is so pleased to share sponsorship of this weekend-long celebration of Charles Ives."
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Yale Library collaborates with Research4Life to enhance global access to scholarly resources
In a recent article published in "The Scholarly Kitchen," Daniel Dollar, associate university librarian for scholarly resources at Yale, discussed the objectives and accomplishments of Research4Life. Established in 2002, Research4Life aims to provide researchers, practitioners, and students in lower-income countries with online access to academic and professional peer-reviewed content. The initiative seeks to enhance teaching, research, and policymaking.
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Lenacapavir shows promise as long-acting injectable for HIV prevention
A potential advancement in HIV prevention is emerging, as reported by the World Health Organization. An interim analysis from a Phase 3 clinical trial led by Gilead Sciences, Inc., has revealed that lenacapavir, an injectable drug administered twice a year, shows promise in preventing new HIV infections. Onyema Ogbuagu, MBBCh, associate professor of medicine and pharmacology at Yale School of Medicine and principal investigator of the study known as PURPOSE 2, discussed the trial's findings and the future implications for lenacapavir.
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Experts discuss evolution and impact of citizens’ assemblies at Yale conference
In 2004, British Columbia, Canada, initiated the first modern citizens' assembly to address issues with its electoral system. These assemblies involve randomly selected citizens who deliberate and recommend policies. Although the assembly's recommendations did not pass into law due to failing a super-majority threshold, such deliberative mini-publics have gained popularity.
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Yale student blends engineering with art in innovative mechanical sculptures
Jason Nuttle, a senior at Yale College, merges engineering and art to create unique mechanical artworks. His creations include a robotic bird that simulates death, designed to evoke empathy from viewers. "I like this piece because people empathize with it," Nuttle said. "They feel really awful about watching this robotic bird die."
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Yale art project explores race and representation with public billboard
A new public art project commissioned by the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) aims to address issues of racial bias and historical memory in museum collections. The project features a billboard titled “Composition in Black and Brown I,” created by Los Angeles-based artist Ken Gonzales-Day. The billboard, which showcases a photographic collage of portrait busts and other sculptures from the YCBA and Yale Peabody Museum, will be on display near exit 44 on I-95 North in New Haven through October.
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Yale professor transitions from automotive engineering to cardiac biomechanics
Martin Pfaller, a new faculty member at Yale's School of Engineering & Applied Science, has transitioned from developing car engines to studying the heart. Pfaller specializes in computational modeling of the heart and cardiovascular system, aiming to improve medical devices and predict heart disease progression.
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Yale’s Martha Muñoz receives MacArthur ‘genius’ grant
Yale evolutionary biologist Martha Muñoz has been named a 2024 MacArthur fellow, recognized for her work on the "brakes and motors" of evolution in reptiles, amphibians, and fishes. The fellowship, often referred to as the "genius" grant, is awarded annually by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to individuals with a track record of excellence across various fields.
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First human case of emerging tick-borne disease reported in Connecticut
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has identified the first locally acquired human case of Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis in Connecticut. This emerging tick-borne disease, transmitted by the Gulf Coast tick, is similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever but with milder symptoms.