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Science & Technology

Solar Flares’ Domino Effect Isn’t Limited to the Sun

Researchers led by a graduate student find for the first time that sympathetic flares occur on many stars outside our solar system

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Biomedical Science

Fifteen Tufts Students and Alumni Recognized Nationally with NSF Research Fellowships

The 2026 recipients stood out in one of the country’s most rigorous graduate fellowship competitions
Sports

Tufts’ Jack Regnery Selected 20th Overall in 2026 Premier Lacrosse League Draft

The senior captain and reigning Division III Player of the Year is the lone Division III player picked in the professional lacrosse league
Health Care

In Performing Arts Medicine, ‘Physical Therapy Has to Meet the Art’

A student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Seattle program combines her passion for dance and science with a beautiful pas de deux
Humanitarian Aid

A Spring Break to Build Upon

A team of students worked to replace Hawaii homes destroyed by wildfire, and reunite a family

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Politics & Voting

Adam Kinzinger Says Democracy Is Tested but Not Broken

The former congressman and Jan. 6 investigator spoke at Tufts about tribal politics, hard power, and why civic engagement matters even more as the U.S. turns 250

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Politics & Voting

These Students Are Opening Doors to Different Points of View

Undergraduates plan a symposium to foster productive conversations among their peers

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Global Affairs

How the War in Iran Has Weakened the U.S. in the Great Power Game

Russia and China are reaping the rewards of American focus on the Middle East

Animal Health & Medicine

15 Years After the Eradication of Rinderpest, Lessons Still Ring True

Research from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine helped rid the world of a deadly virus. That experience may help prevent future disease outbreaks

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Global Affairs

A New Uncertainty on the Global Stage

A lack of rising powers and the headwinds faced by existing powers signal a new era of global competition, with potential upsides and downsides, according to a political scientist

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Sports

Senior Forward Leaves a Storied Men’s Basketball Legacy

Scott Gyimesi, A26, was honored with several awards this season, including the NESCAC Player of the Year, but his legacy goes much deeper

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Aging

Their Parents Lived to 100. Does Their Diet Have Clues to Longevity?

Researchers analyzed decades of records to create one of the first comprehensive looks at the dietary habits of centenarian offspring

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Visual Arts

Art Became His Language

After immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager, Junior Diaz, A29, found a path to becoming an artist through SMFA at Tufts’ programs for high schoolers

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Politics & Voting

To Engage in Civic Life, First Put Down Your Phone

Historian Jill Lepore urged concerned citizens to get off social media and aspire to make change “from the neighborhood up”

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Immigration

How Immigrants Shape America and Its Politics

“Be open to surprises and possibilities,” conservative commentator says in wide-ranging discussion

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Science & Technology

This Paint Changes Colors When Hit. The Uses Are Striking

A new impact-revealing coating can measure forces from the light to the powerful

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University News

Ken Frazier to Deliver Commencement Address to the Class of 2026

The health care leader will speak at the May 17 ceremony; other honorees include an acclaimed musician and a pioneering scientist

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University News

Tufts Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships

The prestigious award recognizes two juniors for their promise as scientific researchers

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Health

I’m Losing My Hair. What Should I Do?

Expert advice from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss and scalp disorders

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Food & Nutrition

How to Stay Regular

Constipation is common, but with simple changes, you can manage and even prevent it

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Entrepreneurship

What Do Cancer Cells Feel Like?

The startup Cellens uses Tufts research and entrepreneurship to non-invasively diagnose bladder cancer

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Fitness

Should You Carbo Load Before a Marathon?

Running a marathon? Tufts scientists tell you which carbs to eat when

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Infectious Disease

Breaking Down Silos to Advance Infection and Immunity Research

A two-day research convergence on the Boston and Grafton campuses brought industry leaders and Tufts researchers together for strategic discussions around infectious disease

Dentist examining a partial panoramic X-ray of a patient with erupted and a partially impacted third molars.

Oral Health

The Big Teeth That Can Cause Big Trouble

These molars don’t bring wisdom. But they can leave you smarting if not properly managed

Research at Tufts

The university’s faculty and students are driving thinking and research forward to solve our most pressing challenges—in our communities and around the world.

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Biomedical Science

What’s Going on Inside You? These Inventions Keep Track 

From health-monitoring dental floss to a pill that samples your microbiome, Sameer Sonkusale’s devices transform medical diagnosis and treatment

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Science & Technology

Scientists Create Novel Organism With Primitive Nervous System

Tiny neurobots made from frog cells exhibit complex movements with simple neural networks

An illustration of small, disc-shaped, crab-like robots, including one covering over an exploding landmine.

Science & Technology

Crab-Inspired Robot Development Moves Forward With New Grant

Multi-legged robots could be manufactured at low cost, capable of learning on land and underwater for tasks such as landmine clearance

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Public Health

Why Aren’t Americans Living Longer?

Some generations—especially late Gen X and early Millennials—are already experiencing worse mortality than those before them, according to new analysis