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The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in New Haven County in week ending Apr. 13?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Student-developed AI chatbot opens Yale philosopher’s works to all

Nicolas Gertler, a first-year student at Yale College, along with Rithvik “Ricky” Sabnekar, a high school junior from Texas, has developed an AI chatbot named LuFlot. The chatbot is trained on the works of Yale philosopher Luciano Floridi and aims to make scholarly perspectives on generative artificial intelligence more accessible to the public. Gertler explained, "The idea was to democratize access to Professor Floridi’s work. The issues he has written about touch everyone’s lives, and more and more people are becoming aware of AI. LuFlot provides an AI-driven platform for...

Exosomes: A Promising Biomarker for Cellular Rejection After Organ Transplant

Patients who receive organ transplants may soon have an alternative to the invasive surgical biopsies currently required to test for acute cellular rejection (ACR) thanks to a new discovery in the field of biomarkers. According to Dr. Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, an associate professor of surgery at Yale University, his team has developed a novel biomarker platform that could detect rejection through a simple blood sample. Speaking about the potential of this new method, Dr. Vallabhajosyula stated, "We’ve developed a novel biomarker platform that shows promise to reliably...

Revolutionizing Space Exploration: The Journey of Nanoracks

Nanoracks, a pioneering space startup, has made significant strides in revolutionizing space exploration by leveraging opportunities on the International Space Station (ISS) and beyond. Founded in 2009, Nanoracks embarked on a journey that has reshaped the landscape of commercial space activities. At the outset, Nanoracks faced skepticism and challenges as one of the first space startups. Despite the initial doubts, the company's innovative approach caught the attention of NASA, leading to collaborations that have propelled advancements in space research. Speaking about...

Remembering Beatrice Bartlett, Trailblazing Scholar of Qing Archives

Beatrice (Betsy) Bartlett ’80 Ph.D., professor emerita of Chinese history, passed away on April 1 in Branford, Connecticut at the age of 95. Bartlett was among the first U.S. scholars to research the Qing archives in Beijing, following the normalization of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.Described as "a great loss for Qing studies" by Peter Perdue, a professor emeritus of Chinese history at Yale, Bartlett's contributions to the field were significant. Perdue highlighted her expertise in the Qing archival materials, noting her influence and guidance in the...

Taking a leave of absence can harm medical students’ match prospects

Medical students who take a leave of absence are less likely to match into a residency or fellowship program, a new Yale study finds, a consequence that disproportionately affects Black students. The study, led by Mytien Nguyen, an M.D.-Ph.D. student at Yale School of Medicine, highlights the impact of taking leave on match rates in medical education.According to Nguyen, "Students who take a leave of absence during medical school are less likely to match into a residency or fellowship program." The research, published in JAMA, looked at students who matriculated to U.S....

New Blog Featuring Lisa Sanders, MD, Addresses Long COVID Struggles Seen on the Front Lines

Lisa Sanders, MD, professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine, renowned for her work on diagnosis and as the inspiration for the TV show "House, M.D.," is taking on the challenge of understanding Long COVID. She is spearheading a new blog titled "Long COVID Dispatches from the Front Lines" hosted on the Yale Medicine website.The blog, to be published bi-weekly, delves into various aspects of Long COVID, with posts primarily authored by medical students from Yale School of Medicine. Each post explores different topics related to the condition, featuring medical papers...

Five things to know about… the L&B Room

Sterling Memorial Library’s Linonia and Brothers room, fondly known as the L&B Room, has recently reopened after undergoing a comprehensive renovation. The renovation project aimed to preserve the room's cherished features while updating it for modern-day students seeking tranquility and solace.The room, originally envisioned by architect James Gamble Rogers as a sanctuary for leisure reading, has been lovingly restored to its former glory. The renovation, managed by Yale’s Office of Facilities in collaboration with Apicella + Bunton Architects, included essential...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across New Haven County in week ending Apr. 13

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in New Haven County in week ending Apr. 13?

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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SC Connecticut News area weekly mass times

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the SC Connecticut News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Middlesex County in week ending Apr. 6

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

Michael Morand Appointed as New Haven City Historian

Michael Morand, director of community engagement for Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, has been appointed as New Haven’s official city historian by Mayor Justin Elicker. Mayor Elicker expressed his excitement about Morand's appointment, stating, “[E]very time I speak with Michael Morand, I learn something new and interesting about New Haven. Michael has a deep love for the Elm City, and he has the knowledge, experience, and passion to help our residents and institutions better explore and understand New Haven’s history, while inspiring community engagement...

Seven Yale Faculty Members Named Guggenheim Fellows for 2024

Seven Yale faculty members have been announced as recipients of the 2024 fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The seven scholars named as Guggenheim Fellows are Ned Blackhawk, Marta Figlerowicz, Ben Hagari, Elizabeth Hinton, Tavia Nyong’o, Douglas Rogers, and Travis Zadeh.According to the Guggenheim Foundation, these individuals were selected from a competitive pool of about 3,000 applicants for their exceptional achievements and promise. The Foundation offers fellowships to individuals pursuing scholarship and artistic creation in any field,...

Yale Student Receives Grant for Community-Centered Project

"A Yale College junior was awarded a 2024 Davis Projects for Peace grant, which provides funding for innovative, community-centered projects that address the world’s most critical issues," announced Nishah Jaferi. The grant aims to support projects that focus on issues such as health care, education, and human rights.The Projects for Peace initiative was established in 2007 by Kathryn W. Davis, with a vision to promote peace through innovative projects. The grant is managed by Middlebury College in Vermont.Jaferi, a pre-med student at Yale, will utilize the grant to...

Yale Africa-China Symposium in Maputo Highlights Cultural Dynamics, Innovative Research Methods