- The Unending War in UkraineDespite more than three years of brutal conflict, Ukrainians are still mostly unified in fighting off Russian invaders, says political scientist
- In Alaska, an Engineering Student Unlocks the Power of StoriesHaniye Safarpour listens when people talk about life with, and without, water
- Seed Oils Aren’t the Problem—How We Consume Them IsNutrition experts separate fact from fiction on plant-based oils, also known as seed oils, what products to choose, and why you might pick oil over butter or tallow
- What Mamdani’s Victory Says About Engaging Gen Z VotersHis campaign drew a surge of new voters, including young people. Will the youth vote help shape the 2026 midterms, too?
- TB Bacteria Play Possum to Evade VaccinesGenetic study reveals how Mycobacterium tuberculosis survives in vaccinated or previously infected hosts
- The Next Leader of America’s Dentists Sees Opportunity in This MomentThe American Dental Association supports many ways to improve oral health. Fluoride is just one of them
- I Learned the Hard Way About Helping My Father-in-Law with DementiaThis is my story and the lessons I learned—I want to help others who are facing loved ones with memory loss disorders
- The Alumnus Who Led the U.S. to Become a Scientific PowerhouseEighty years ago, Vannevar Bush guided U.S. universities to help lead the world in technological advances—and his impact is still felt today
- Ryan Pisarri Named New Director of Athletics at TuftsThe interim athletic director at Rutgers University will oversee the successful Jumbo sports program
- How Looking for Life on Other Planets Can Teach Us About OurselvesAstrochemist Bernadette Mary Dineen aims to connect us to the science of the universe and our inner worlds
- AI Personal Assistants Could Buy Your Groceries and Book Your Plane TicketsAdvances in agentic artificial intelligence offer convenience but raise concerns about privacy and security
- Is One Type of Water Better Than Another?Tufts nutrition experts explain potential advantages to consuming alkaline water, electrolyte water, or other enhanced H20
- Could We See a Return of Stagflation?An expert explains what stagflation is and whether conditions are ripe for a repeat of the 1970s economic downturn
- After Cancer Treatment, an Oral Health ChallengeHead and neck cancer survivors often encounter serious after-effects of radiation, surgery, and chemo. Oral surgeons can help
- Who in the World Can Afford Healthy Food?Tufts research measuring the cost of a nutritious diet across the globe is changing how we talk about food security and malnutrition
- Fun with FermentationStudents baked bread and brewed kombucha in a recent ExCollege class taught by two chemical engineers
- Deciphering the Brain-Gut Connection in ChildrenA computational microbiologist uses machine learning to unlock the relationship between the gut microbiome and brain development in infants and toddlers
- Can Tariffs Lead to Domestic Manufacturing Growth?An economist looks for lessons from other countries’ efforts to use taxes on imported goods to drive domestic production
