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Behold the neuron, a complicated cell with a simple mission
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (475+ words) For a new study, a Yale physicist who normally probes the complexity of thousands of neurons acting in concert flips his perspective to look at behaviors of individual'neurons. Illustration showing a neuron, center, embedded in an artificial neuron network.' AI-enhanced…...
Poised between memory and possibility: Mc Innis urges grads to celebrate glorious memories " and the forgettable ones
9+ hour, 18+ min ago (889+ words) In the annual Baccalaureate, President Maurie Mc Innis told the Class of 2026 that the ways they'll remember their time at Yale " and how their class shaped the world " will take on new meaning as the years go'by. This year's Yale…...
Twelve seniors receive Yale College's top student prizes
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (355+ words) Yale College leaders recognized 12 members of the Class of 2026 who exemplified excellence in leadership, scholarship, creativity, athletic achievement, and commitment to'community.' Top row, from left, August Rios, Noah Tirschwell, Emily Hettinger, Shaun Pexton, Michaell Santos Paulino, and Joshua Ching. Second…...
Placenta clears away SARS-Co V-2 during pregnancy
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (468+ words) In a new study, Yale researchers discovered that'SARS-Co V-2 doesn't linger in the placenta of patients who become infected with the virus during'pregnancy.' Harvey Kliman and Shelli Farhadian Early in the pandemic, Yale researchers demonstrated that SARS-Co V-2, the virus responsible for…...
True blue: Defining the color of Yale
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1356+ words) Over the years, Yale blue has become an inextricable part of the university's identity. But finding its precise hue has proved more'elusive.' Yale blue, preserved in materials from Yale Manuscripts and Archives. Crewneck sweaters, bleachers, and website banners. Building signs,…...
Yale Environmental Humanities: Supporting interdisciplinary and creative coursework on the natural world
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (185+ words) Courses across many departments and schools are deepening conversations about climate, humans, and the natural'world. More than five years ago, Yale Environmental Humanities was launched as a platform to highlight and support the emerging interdisciplinary conversation, across departments and schools,…...
The Culture of Landscape in China
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (272+ words) In an East Asian Languages and Literatures course, examining China's relationship with natural landscapes over'time. Pauline Lin, a senior lecturer in East Asian Languages and Literatures, guides students in this course as they explore China's varying relationships with nature. Yale…...
At Yale, Matthew Verich explored the science of human connection
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (445+ words) Neuroscience major Matthew Verich explored the brain in Yale labs, found purpose in psychiatry, and built community through music, mentorship, and'faith. For Matthew Verich, all the threads came together during his sophomore year at Yale. "I found my people that…...
Yale to award leaders in their fields with honorary degrees | Yale News
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (369+ words) During its 325th graduation ceremony on May 18, Yale University will award honorary degrees to distinguished individuals who have achieved excellence in their'fields.' The awarding of honorary degrees, which has been a Yale tradition since 1702, recognizes pioneering achievement or exemplary contribution to…...
Yale College 2026: Meet some of the graduates
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (1438+ words) Yale News spotlights exceptional members of the Class of 2026, among them authors and engineers, comic artists and quantum'scientists. Top row, from left: Sidney Richardson, Miles Zaud, and Britney Gramajo Barrios. Bottom row: Kai Zhang, Audrey Aslani-Far, and Shaun Pexton. Here,…...