Quantcast

SC Connecticut News

Saturday, April 19, 2025

News from October 2024

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Experts discuss science-policy diplomacy at Yale @ Climate Week

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 9, 2024

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.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Yale hosts multicultural open house amid increased outreach efforts

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 9, 2024

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.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Yale astrophysicist launches popular free online rocket science course

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 9, 2024

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.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Yale Center addresses global health impacts during Climate Week NYC

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 8, 2024

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.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Nations lagging on green healthcare commitments according to new study

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 8, 2024

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.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Yale researchers explore neuron networks, Arctic warming impacts, and neonatal ultrasound benefits

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 8, 2024

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.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Yale researchers awarded by NIH for transformative biomedical projects

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 8, 2024

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."

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Sept. 28

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 7, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Yale experts offer advice on aging in place

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 7, 2024

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.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Cheapest premium gas in cities across New Haven County in week ending Sept. 28

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 7, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Middlesex County in week ending Sept. 28?

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Bda38484 592f 4ddd 8d92 d534a61079ec

Which former SC Connecticut News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 6, 2024

These former SC Connecticut News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Middlesex County in week ending Sept. 28?

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium tomas robertson vsm7gcopmea unsplash

SC Connecticut News area weekly mass times

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 5, 2024

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

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Middlesex County in week ending Sept. 28

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Middlesex County in week ending Sept. 28?

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Study links preventable deaths to lower U.S. life expectancy

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 4, 2024

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.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Yale medical students hold service honoring body donors

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 4, 2024

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.

Medium pdb35xqzt3c00yieveg2mvly0a3u

Yale honors composer Charles Ives with weekend celebration

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 4, 2024

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."

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in New Haven County in week ending Sept. 28?

By SC Connecticut News | Oct 4, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.