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11/17/2021

Brigham and Women's is starting a clinical trial for a nasal vaccine to slow or prevent the spread of Alzheimer's. Read more on Boston.com.

10/17/2019

Inspired by Northern Clingfish, Researchers Make a Better Suction Cup

 The finger-sized Northern clingfish employs one of the best suction cups in the world. A small disk on its belly can attach to wet, slimy, even rough surfaces and hold up to 230 times its own body weight. A University of Washington team inspired by the clingfish’s suction power set out to deve...

10/16/2019

Ecologist Terry Chapin, Creator of the Concept of Earth Stewardship, Receives the Volvo Environment Prize 2019

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the 30 years of the prize, the jury has often selected prize-winners whose research has proven to be...

10/14/2019

Curious about ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day? Start by reading about Joseph Gone's work to develop more relevant and effective programs and services for American Indians.

This groundbreaking research is difficult to fund through typical sources of scholarly support. Your contribution will actuate and enhance Dr. Gone’s research to promote wellness within American Indian communities. Funds are needed for engaging community stakeholders, hiring local facilitators, re...