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Building houses with 3D printers

October 11, 2024

Yale SOM student and former SpaceX engineer Nick Callegari is developing a 3D printer that can create sustainable, affordable home construction materials.

3-2-1 liftoff! ‘Rocket Science for Everyone’ soars at Yale Online

October 9, 2024

Astrophysicist Marla Geha’s new Yale Online course about rocket science is, ahem, skyrocketing in popularity.

Researchers publish landmark study in hair animation

October 9, 2024

A new study led by Yale computer science professor Theodore Kim identified a variety of unique visual phenomena that emerge in highly coiled hair.

Six Yale researchers receive NIH ‘High-Risk, High-Reward’ awards

October 8, 2024

The awards support unconventional approaches to major challenges in biomedical and behavioral research.

Insights & Outcomes: Neuron networks, Arctic warming and neonatal nutrition

October 8, 2024

Study links between neonatal ultrasound and nutrition, between Atlantic Ocean water circulation and Arctic warming, and between regions of the brain.

Molecular map shows the way towards better food choices

October 3, 2024

Created by Yale scientists, a new map of the molecules in our food holds promise in nurturing optimal gut function and overall well-being.

Reshaping Yale for a new wave of quantum physics, engineering and materials

October 2, 2024

The Upper Science Hill Building Complex will transform Yale’s quantum and engineering programs with new research labs, convening space — and a geothermal plant.

Office Hours with… Martin Pfaller

October 1, 2024

Yale Engineering’s Martin Pfaller explains why he shifted from working on car engines to hearts, misconceptions about its mechanics, and learning to fly.

Understanding the structure of leaves, so we can build our own

September 30, 2024

A new project co-led by Yale’s Corey O’Hern aims to create a faithful model of the development of a leaf, which could inform the design of new materials.

Advancing our understanding of pancreatic cysts

September 27, 2024

In a Q&A, Yale pancreatic disease expert James Farrell discusses his work to improve pancreatic cyst treatment and the assessment of cancer risk.