Emma Goldberg
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March for Change draws thousands to Hartford

Marking the two-month anniversary of the shooting in Newtown, a crowd of 5,500 gathered on the state Capitol to demonstrate for stricter gun laws.

Yale does the Harlem Shake

If you’re looking to get Smooch’d this Valentine’s Day, you may just have to learn the Harlem Shake. As part of an advertising effort for […]

Alzheimer caregiver health examined

Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease for its victims — but it can also take a toll on a patient’s caregiver.

Kline renovations on track

Renovations of the Kline Chemistry Laboratory are proceeding on schedule with little impact on classes or faculty research.

Scientists investigate fly swarms

Researchers have found a mechanism to analyze fly swarms, which may provide valuable insight into the structure of animal collectives.

Professors experiment with iPads in the classroom

English professor Barbara Stuart once asked students in her food writing class to compare recipes in different cookbooks — now, there’s an app for that.

Therapy ineffective for opioid addiction

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is not an effective way to treat opioid dependence, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine.

Overeating linked to sugar consumption

Ingesting fructose can lead to brain activity that promotes overeating, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine.

Judies European Bakery closes doors

Judies European Bakery on Grove Street abruptly shut down on Dec. 22 after years of serving fresh bread to Elm City residents.

Lady Gaga enlists help of Yale psychologist

Yale psychologist Marc Brackett has taken on a research gig with a major perk: free Lady Gaga concerts. Brackett, who is deputy director of Yale’s […]

Yale professor honored for research on gender bias

Nature magazine has named Yale microbiologist Jo Handelsman as one of the “10 people who mattered in 2012” for her research on gender biases in […]