A new study found that a gene passed down from extinct archaic humans provided an adaptive advantage for Indigenous people of ...

On schedule for completion in 2027, Danoff Laboratories will convene scientists to solve complex health and medical challenges and spur economic growth in Providence’s Jewelry District.

Since 2018, Brown University has hosted dozens of interns through PrepareRI, a statewide initiative that helps high schoolers ...

Inspired by his military service and driven by a desire to work internationally, the rising Brown University senior is ...

New findings about the effect of certain mutated cells on the entire blood-forming system and its environment could change how doctors treat patients with blood cancers.

Researchers directly measure ‘Cheerios effect’ forces for the first time In a finding that could be useful in designing small aquatic robots, researchers have measured the forces that cause small ...

Allan M. Schrier, Founding Editor, 1962-1987 Allan M. Schrier (1930-1987) earned the Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1956, under the guidance of Harry F. Harlow. He spent two years ...

In a major step toward expanded access, the University met its ambitious $120 million fundraising goal to launch need-blind admission for international students beginning with the Class of 2029.

Golden eyes: How gold nanoparticles may one day help to restore people’s vision A team of Brown University researchers has identified a promising new approach that may one day help to restore vision ...

New research shows how the impact that created the Moon’s South Pole–Aitken basin is linked to the stark contrast in composition and appearance between the two sides of the Moon.

SBUDNIC, built by an academically diverse team of students using off-the-shelf parts, was confirmed to have successfully operated in orbit, demonstrating a practical, low-cost method to cut down on ...