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Growth in telemedicine has not improved mental health care access in rural areas, study finds

While telemedicine provides convenience for patients who move to areas far from their providers, researchers found it does not substantially improve care access for those in rural or underserved areas ...
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Brown Brain Fair invites Rhode Islanders to explore the science of the brain

The free, family-friendly event on March 15 welcomes visitors for a day of fun and exploration, featuring games, art projects, lightning talks and demonstrations that highlight the wonders of the ...
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How long does it take to get last liquid drops from kitchen containers? These physicists know the answer

In a research project that has real implications for their regular laboratory work, a pair of physicists at Brown University ...
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From Delhi to Providence, Karan Mahajan’s ‘The Complex’ culminates 10 years of research, writing

In this Q&A, Brown University Associate Professor of Literary Arts Karan Mahajan discusses his forthcoming novel, teaching ...
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Brown University researchers launch AI legislation tracking and analysis portal

As a tool for researchers, lawmakers, journalists and the public, the CNTR AISLE Portal provides analysis of state- and federal-level AI bills pending across the U.S.
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Through ‘Brown Loves Providence,’ Brown community members turn appreciation into action

Brown University students, faculty and staff are uniting to thank and honor Providence and its residents, businesses and ...
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With federal award of up to $22 million, researchers to study treatment to slow the human aging process

Researchers from Brown University and the University of Rochester will lead a multi-institution project to test whether reducing DNA-triggered inflammation can help older adults stay healthier for ...
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Photos: Historic ‘Blizzard of 2026’ arrives at Brown

The Brown University campus continues to dig out from record-breaking snowfall that blanketed Providence in more than three feet of snow during a late-February blizzard.
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Study finds outdated Medicare rule delays nursing care, wastes hospital resources

A new study by Brown University researchers found that Medicare’s “three-day rule” keeps patients in the hospital longer than needed without improving health outcomes or lowering Medicare costs.
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Brown University students, faculty and staff unite to remember, grieve and heal as a community

As community members continue on a path toward recovery, a campus-wide memorial service honored the lives of Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, whose lives were lost in December. PROVIDENCE, R.I. ...
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With support from a Brown education scholar, Central Falls charts path to return schools to local control

Research led by education policy scholar Ken Wong is helping to guide the Rhode Island city’s transition from state to local control, shaping how the community will govern and fund its schools.
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Dr. Mukesh K. Jain appointed to expanded role as Brown’s senior associate provost for life sciences

Brown’s senior vice president for health affairs and dean of medicine and biological sciences will guide life sciences strategy with a focus on advancing research, teaching and signature life sciences ...