Cambridge University's very own Sarah Bray leads the way in developmental biology and neuroscience. Right now, she's the brain behind the scenes of Britain's Technical Science Organization. At the age of 35, Sarah started working with different biological research organizations and has never looked
David Farrington, a notable criminologist, discussed the power of the longitudinal-experimental design in understanding and tackling criminal behavior. The Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, launched in 1935, holds the distinction of being the first ever randomized controlled trial in criminology. Th
As 2026 approaches, Rhode Island is witnessing some big changes in its business landscape. Hasbro, the famous toy maker, is pondering a relocation to Boston. This has state officials working overtime to convince them to stick around. Meanwhile, in Newport, one ambitious entrepreneur is snapping up r
Scientists have found a clever way to turn a natural compound into a tool for fighting cancer. This compound, called Oridonin, can help in the design of new drugs called PROTACs. PROTACs are like tiny agents that can hunt and destroy specific proteins in cancer cells. So, what makes Oridonin specia
In a tragic turn of events, a woman's body was discovered, raising the death toll to nine after a bridge in northern Brazil collapsed. The bridge, linking Maranhao and Tocantins states, gave way on Sunday, causing several vehicles to plummet into the Tocantins River. Authorities confirmed that four
Hendon Hooker, the Detroit Lions' backup quarterback, isn't worried about Teddy Bridgewater joining the team. Currently, Hooker has been backing up starter Jared Goff for the season. He sees Bridgewater as a positive addition, someone who can not only share sporting wisdom but also offer insights be
Mikal Bridges, the forward for the Phoenix Suns, has been on an incredible streak. Josh Hart, a teammate from a different team, has something unique in mind for the next game. He wants to collect apology notes. Why? Well, Mikal's game has improved so much that Hart wants to give him credit publicly.
Let’s take a look at the Morandi Bridge collapse in Italy as an example of how communities can bounce back after trauma. The disaster wasn’t just about rebuilding infrastructure; it was about rebuilding a sense of community too. The Beyond the Bridge Project was involved in this process. We talked
Recently, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan funding bill that ensures the government stays open and provides crucial disaster relief for communities in need. This deal is all about compromise – nobody got everything they wanted, but it's a step in the right direction. One thing it didn't do is
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a serious form of cancer that demands a special treatment approach called trimodal therapy (TMT). This approach includes pre-surgery medication, a modified radical mastectomy, and radiation therapy after the surgery. While this is considered the best way to treat
