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Why is Mars red? Scientists may finally have the answer

February 25, 2025

A new study led by Brown University researchers shows how a water-rich mineral could explain the planet’s color, hinting at a wetter, more habitable past on the Red Planet.

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Brown astronomers create new technique to eliminate signals disrupting sensitive radio telescopes

February 12, 2025

An unexpected television signal traced to an airplane led to a new method for pinpointing unwanted radio signals, as growing satellite activity threatens the future of radio astronomy.

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Discovery of new class of particles could take quantum mechanics one step further

January 8, 2025

A study led by a team of Brown University researchers could lead to new ways of exploring quantum phenomena, with implications for future advances in technology and computing.

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Bennu asteroid samples get close-up look at Brown for clues into life’s origin

October 29, 2024

Pieces of the asteroid Bennu, collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, are being studied at Brown as part of an effort to better understand the solar system’s early history and the origins of materials necessary for life on Earth.

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Passages: Nobel Prize winner and Brown professor of physics Leon Cooper

October 28, 2024

The distinguished physicist, who taught at Brown for more than five decades and was awarded the 1972 Nobel Prize in Physics for developing the theory of superconductivity, died on Oct. 23.

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Celestial wonders: Once-in-80,000-year comet and northern lights illuminate October skies

October 23, 2024

Brown University astronomers captured stunning images of a once-in-a-lifetime comet and vibrant auroras across the skies above Rhode Island.

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Researchers show how AI tools can be tuned to reflect specific political ideologies

October 22, 2024

As large language models play an increasing role in public discourse, a new study led by Brown researchers raises important ethical questions about the potential ways AI tools can be adapted by users.

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Brown launches online master’s degree in data science with a focus on policy and governance

October 15, 2024

In the master of science degree program, students learn how to use data responsibly, giving local and global learners valuable training in responsible AI development and implementation.

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IBES at 10: A decade of innovative research and teaching in environment and society

October 4, 2024

Founded in 2014, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society has become a leader in producing boundary-breaking, solutions-driven research while educating the next generation of environmental leaders.

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At inaugural technology and society symposium, a focus on sustainable energy solutions

September 19, 2024

A daylong conference brought together experts from Brown’s School of Engineering and beyond to spark collaborations in renewable energy, carbon capture and energy-efficient technologies for a sustainable future.

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From the Lab: Brown chemical biologists impact health by focusing on the molecular level

September 11, 2024

By understanding tiny, powerful molecules, a collaborative research team led by Professor of Chemistry Ming Xian develops innovative chemical tools that could lead to new medical treatments.

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New mass spectrometry technology from Brown scientists could transform tiny sample analysis

September 9, 2024

A new method developed by the Brown team dramatically reduces sample loss, paving the way for more accurate and efficient protein analysis.

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Advancing the quest for dark matter: New insights from the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment

August 26, 2024

Faculty and student researchers from Brown contributed key expertise on the LZ team’s latest findings, refining the search for dark matter particles and pushing the boundaries of detection technology.

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Rhode Island high schoolers embrace STEM lessons at ICERM’s Girls Get Math program

August 19, 2024

The five-day camp at Brown’s Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics engages students in hands-on math activities and advanced computational labs, guided by experts.

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Brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to ‘speak’ again

August 14, 2024

In a clinical trial and study supported by Brown scientists and alumni, a participant regained nearly fluent speech using a brain-computer interface that translates brain signals into speech with up to 97% accuracy.

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New study unveils 16,000 years of climate history in the tropical Andes

August 12, 2024

Brown University researchers highlight the roles of carbon dioxide and ocean currents as key drivers of temperature fluctuations in the tropical Andes over a 16,000 year period.

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Isabel Tribe: Examining ancient sediment to predict Earth’s future

July 29, 2024

Working with a 3-million-year-old Colombian sediment core in a research lab at Brown this summer, the rising sophomore is extracting ancient biological data to inform future climate models.

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Ilija Nikolov: Bringing a quantum leap to Boston’s largest investment company

July 25, 2024

A condensed matter researcher and Brown Ph.D. student, Nikolov is spending his summer at Fidelity Investments, exploring how quantum-inspired neural networks could revolutionize financial analysis and security systems.

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Video: Brown biologist David Rand offers the buzz on cicadas this summer

July 15, 2024

In a video interview, the chair of Brown’s Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology discussed the “truly magical” simultaneous emergence of two groups of cicadas for the first time since 1803.

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Analysis of NASA InSight data suggests Mars hit by meteoroids more often than thought

June 28, 2024

A new study led by a Brown researcher reveals the frequency of space rocks pummeling Mars is higher than previously estimated and detects two of the largest impacts ever seen by scientists on the Red Planet.

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NASA selects Brown planetary scientist to join European Space Agency’s Hera mission

June 26, 2024

Ingrid Daubar will be among the scientists to explore planetary defense and near-Earth asteroid science as part of the mission, scheduled to launch in October 2024.

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In a significant first, researchers detect water frost on solar system’s tallest volcanoes

June 10, 2024

A research team unveiled that Mars’ Tharsis volcanoes have on and off patches of water frost, challenging previous assumptions about the Martian climate and helping shed light on how water behaves on the planet.

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Breaking ground: Could geometry offer a new explanation for why earthquakes happen?

June 5, 2024

Findings published in Nature by a team of Brown-led researchers challenge traditional beliefs about the cause of earthquakes and suggest that it depends not on friction, but on the ways faults are aligned.

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Brown ranks among Top 100 universities nationally in new patents issued

June 4, 2024

As Brown researchers work to turn discoveries into therapies, services and devices that can benefit people, the University was recognized as one of the top schools in the nation for utility patents granted in 2023.

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Local high schoolers gain design, engineering skills and ‘maker’ mindsets at Brown Design Workshop

June 4, 2024

Educators from Blackstone Academy Charter School in Pawtucket partnered with Brown’s makerspace to launch a new science class, empowering teens to design and create, and sparking interest in engineering.

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New technique from Brown University researchers offers more precise maps of the Moon’s surface

May 29, 2024

The team’s study describes enhancements that make a popular lunar mapping technique more streamlined and precise than ever at a time when space agencies are gearing up for lunar missions.

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Photos: Brown astronomer captures spectacular images of rare Northern Lights display in Rhode Island

May 13, 2024

A late-night venture to Shippee Sawmill Pond for a rare Northern Hemisphere sighting of the aurora borealis resulted in stunning photos for Robert Horton, who manages Brown’s Ladd Observatory.

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Science meets art in Brown engineering course, as students capture the beauty of fluid mechanics

May 7, 2024

Using the scientific principles behind fluid mechanics, students in a School of Engineering course produced stunning imagery brought to life via high-speed photography.

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For microscopic organisms, ocean currents act as 'expressway' to deeper depths, study finds

May 2, 2024

New research shows how tiny plant-like organisms hitch a ride on ocean currents to reach darker and deeper depths, where they impact carbon cycling and microbial dynamics in the subtropical oceans.

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Researchers find unexpected roadblock to conductivity in Mott insulators

May 1, 2024

The new understanding from a research team at Brown fundamentally explains for the first time why one type of Mott insulator, which has puzzled scientists for decades, has resisted conducting electricity.

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Brown’s National Labs Day showcases research ties with national labs, opens door for new partnerships

April 19, 2024

The daylong conference brought together scientists, engineers and technical experts from Brown and the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories to strengthen existing partnerships and enable new collaborations.

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Scientists from Brown, NASA and the Smithsonian bring cosmic explorations to smartphones

April 18, 2024

By using a phone camera and a new set of Instagram augmented reality filters, anyone can dive into the depths of space, encountering nebulae, pulsars and even remnants of exploded stars.

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For Earth Day and beyond, ‘Possibly’ podcast offers practical solutions for a greener world

April 17, 2024

From dishwashing to solar panels, here are 10 important topics explored by students and faculty at the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society as community members look toward climate-conscious decisions.

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Could new technique for ‘curving’ light be the secret to improved wireless communication?

April 9, 2024

In a breakthrough that could help revolutionize wireless communication, researchers unveiled a novel method for manipulating terahertz waves, allowing them to curve around obstacles instead of being blocked by them.

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Hundreds flock to College Green at Brown to wonder at partial solar eclipse

April 8, 2024

With Brown students and scientists as their hosts, enthusiasts from across campus and the local area convened for an eclipse viewing event on Monday, April 8.

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Every spring break, Brown’s earth science students go over rocks and under trees in the Southwest

April 3, 2024

As part of annual field trip tradition geared toward students in Brown’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, students continue an annual journey of exploration, discovery and shared adventure.

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Distant ‘space snowman’ unlocks mystery of how some dormant deep space objects become ‘ice bombs’

March 27, 2024

A new study on how comets evolve reveals that deep space objects like Kuiper Belt Object 486958 Arrokoth may be time capsules containing ancient ices from billions of years ago.

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STEM Day at Brown brings science to life for local high schoolers

March 26, 2024

The annual event brings hundreds of students from the Providence area to College Hill for a day of interactive workshops and discussions about science and college access.

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Brown physicists, planetary scientists, students share expertise, excitement for April 8 solar eclipse

March 22, 2024

Astronomers and enthusiasts across campus are gearing up for the big eclipse, with educational and viewing events at Brown and trips to prime watch spots in the path of totality.

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Brown researchers develop brain-inspired wireless system to gather data from salt-sized sensors

March 19, 2024

The novel approach helps advance wireless sensor technology and paves the way for one day using large populations of inconspicuous sensors in implantable and wearable biomedical microdevices.

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Eric Ewing: Helping multi-robot research lift off at Brown and beyond

February 15, 2024

Advancing a commitment to accessible robotics education, the Ph.D. student is researching how to simultaneously control multiple drones and teaching others how to build and operate them.

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Brown engineering dean Tejal Desai elected to the National Academy of Engineering

February 7, 2024

Named a member of the academy’s Class of 2024, the accomplished biomedical engineer and academic leader received the honor in recognition of her work in nanotechnology and therapeutic delivery.

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Brown engineer earns prestigious early career award from National Science Foundation

January 17, 2024

The grant will help Daniel Harris establish a more complete understanding of particles at interfaces, and share new experimental designs and methods that others can adapt for use in related research.

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New study sheds light on how much methane is produced from Arctic lakes and wetlands

December 12, 2023

Brown research team finds small unmapped lakes in the Arctic are far less abundant than previously thought, greatly reducing the cumulative methane emissions they were thought to contribute to Earth’s atmosphere.

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Through real-world projects, Brown environmental course explores contemporary climate issues

December 6, 2023

Environmental Studies 0110 is both an introductory course on environmental change in the 21st century and a hands-on lab where students engage with how local communities and the natural environment intersect.

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New state-of-the-art sensor at Brown is enabling city-specific air quality measurements in Providence

November 28, 2023

A high-grade air quality sensor installed on Brown’s campus is providing detailed measurements of carbon dioxide and methane concentrations in Providence, painting a clearer picture of local air quality.

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The secret to longer lasting batteries might be in how soap works, new study says

November 8, 2023

Researchers found that one of the most promising electrolytes for designing longer lasting lithium batteries has complex nanostructures that act like micelle structures do in soaped water.

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Powered by A.I., new system makes human-to-robot communication more seamless

November 6, 2023

Software developed by Brown researchers can translate expressive and complex plain-worded instructions into behaviors a robot can carry out, all without needing thousands of hours of training data.

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Want the secret to less painful belly flops? These researchers have the answer.

November 6, 2023

Experiments by a Brown-led research team investigated belly flop mechanics and found surprising insights about air-to-water impacts that could be useful for marine engineering applications.

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Old concept, new implications: Brown scholars interrogate how AI is changing the world

November 2, 2023

The inaugural discussion in a series convened by Brown’s Office of the Provost and Data Science Institute detailed the history of artificial intelligence and new questions generative AI is raising.

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