Word Man
Alexa, how can I improve my vocabulary? David Markey ’18 has an app for that.
Science & Tech
The Privacy Pro
An Internet law pioneer, she’s now a gatekeeper for personal data
Pondering the Palate
How everything from our environment to our mood impacts what goes on in our mouths
Head in the Stars
A pioneer for women studying space reaches out to a new generation
Peering Inside the Body
A new device could revolutionize medical imaging.
Control Issues
Coursework and research look at how to build better robots—and how to make sure they don’t take over.
Alone Among Animals
Can evolution really account for human consciousness?
Resistance Fighters
Decades of antibiotic overuse have created superbugs that have developed resistance to our drugs with chilling speed.
The Mad Skills of Plants
"My parents tell a story of a hike when I was little, before I could read. They let me run ahead and found me flipping through a field guide to plants, trying to match the flower based on the pictures. It’s pretty good evidence that I’ve always been inclined towards plants and flowers."
Water Everywhere
Patrick Rynne ’05 is obsessed with water. What water means to each of us is at the core of Waterlust, which describes itself as a “purpose-driven brand” devoted to the research and protection of marine environments.
It Takes a Community
Physician Ruben Amarasingham ’95 tackles the challenge of improving communication in health care.
The Science of Silence
Meditation and mindfulness meet neuroscience in a young academic concentration.
Meet Dr. Microbe
Your microbiome—the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that live in your body—could save your life someday.
The Cost of Skepticism
Scientists advance climate prediction models as the U.S. lags behind.
RoboCat
Researchers from Brown and Hasbro are exploring the use of animatronic robots to remind senior citizens to take their pills.
Lost In Space
Brown undergrads are sending a mini-satellite to the International Space Station to test batteries.
Reversing Addiction
Brown researchers and alumni are attacking the opioid crisis with weapons crafted in a variety of disciplines.
Finding Water in Space
Brown researchers are at the forefront of the search for water in outer space. What's the big deal about water?