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The official X account of Yale University.
New Haven, CT
Joined May 2007
Has the time for a unified global carbon market finally arrived? In an in-depth interview, Yale economist Rohini Pande discusses why a voluntary carbon market initiative adopted at the UN’s COP30 climate conference could make cutting emissions more cost effective. She also
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If good sleep feels hard to come by, stress may be part of the reason. In a Q&A, Yale sleep expert Christine Won explains how stress and sleep can feed off each other and what that cycle means for your health. She also shares practical, everyday tips that can help you build
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Stress shapes how we learn, remember, and respond to the world. A new Yale-led study shows how the stress hormone cortisol alters communication networks in the brain and can strengthen emotional memories. Researcher Elizabeth Goldfarb says the team is also exploring when stress
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Expanding cancer screening access across New Haven takes close collaboration between researchers and the communities they serve. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable causes of cancer deaths, yet many people still face barriers to early detection. Yale’s Ilana Richman
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Maps do more than show where things are. They shape how we understand the world around us. In his new book, Yale’s William Rankin explores how mapmaking shapes our shared narratives and why maps should reflect the way we actually experience place, not just traditional
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One view, four seasons. Here’s Berkeley College the way students see it all year long, through the lens of Gavin Susantio from Cross Campus.
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2025 at Yale in 57 seconds, and we’re grateful you’ve been along for the ride.
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Through big moments and quiet ones alike, Yale News photographers document the people and places that shape campus life. Take a look at a few of our favorite frames of 2025: https://t.co/fRjgJeoywJ
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Many neurological symptoms are more common than people realize. A new study led by Yale neurologist John Ney finds that more than half of Americans have a neurological disorder, often without knowing it. In a Q&A, he explains why these conditions are so widespread and what they
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As 2025 draws to a close, Yale News revisits some standout stories from a year marked by historic milestones, scientific breakthroughs, inspiring creative endeavors, and innovative work that has improved lives across campus, the nation, and the world. Explore 25 stories from
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Some of Yale’s best stories are carved into the campus. Gargoyles, grotesques, and other sculptural details appear across courtyards and rooftops, each with its own personality. (Gargoyles drain water; grotesques don’t.)
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Staying in town this winter break? From museums and libraries to games and local food, there’s plenty to explore across Yale and New Haven, much of it free. Here are seven ways to keep busy over break: https://t.co/jT1bEj02Bz
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It turns out the “teen” T. rex wasn’t a teen at all. New findings reveal that a dinosaur once thought to be a juvenile T. rex was actually its own smaller species. The work relies on Yale Peabody specimens and expertise to reassess how these animals developed and how they fit
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Understanding the mind takes curiosity from every angle. At Yale’s Wu Tsai Institute, faculty across neuroscience, engineering, and psychology are coming together to explore how the mind works. A look inside the institute’s new home shows how shared spaces and new tools are
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The resale boom is changing how we think about fashion and sustainability. A new study led by Yale researchers finds that secondhand markets can sometimes increase overall clothing consumption, which may raise carbon emissions instead of reducing them. The work suggests that
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A sore throat is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Yale internal medicine specialist Alissa Chen explains why sore throats vary so much, what usually sets them off, simple ways to feel better, and when lingering symptoms should be evaluated by a clinician. Read more:
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A decade of student entrepreneurship is turning ideas into action. Since 2015, Startup Yale has helped student-led ventures carry research and creativity into the world through new companies and community partnerships. Their work has sparked advances in health, sustainability,
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Yale University President Maurie McInnis announced that Professor Cristina Rodríguez will be the next dean of Yale Law School, effective Feb. 1. Read more: https://t.co/CfL6DXqvtp
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Yale World Fellows bring global perspectives into New Haven classrooms. Each year, World Fellows from around the world come to Yale to study, teach, and exchange ideas. During their time in the Elm City, they also visit public schools, where they connect with students and share
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Yale College has offered early-action admission to 779 applicants for the Class of 2030, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions announced on Wednesday. Regular-decision admissions follow in March. Read more in Yale News: https://t.co/U9QxWAZUYc
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