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New bone-healing material reduces infection rate, pain

A new material has been found to heal serious bone breaks, reducing healing time, rate of infection and pain. Known as "Twin-Based Linkers" in the academic world, it is a natural alternative to titanium plates, said Associate Professor of Engineering Thomas Webster, who led the research.

50 students remain in temporary housing

Though fewer students are living in temporary housing than did last semester, roughly 50 still remain in overflow spaces such as kitchens and converted lounges, according to Richard Bova, senior associate dean of residential and dining services.

Mechanical view sheds light on malaria

Researchers are one step closer to a cure for malaria thanks to a study conducted by researchers from Brown and MIT. The researchers used computer modeling and in-vitro experiments to study the effects of Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes cerebral malaria, on red blood cells.

Under the radar, small teams find success

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Grant funds humanities initiative

The Cogut Center for the Humanities will use a nearly $500,000 grant awarded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation last December to fund an international humanities program.

Cubers twist it up in puzzling competition

Middle schooler Andrew Ricci can solve a standard 3-by-3 Rubik's Cube in 8.25 seconds. Ricci — along with 31 other competitors — displayed his talent at the Brown Cubing Club's second annual Rubik's Cube competition Feb. 5. Competitors ranging from middle school students to Brown students ...

U. set to pull free Adobe programs offering for students

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Bridge to link East side, Jewelry District

At Emory, Simmons confronts slavery

Almost a decade after the University began examining its own historical ties to slavery, President Ruth Simmons delivered the keynote speech at "Slavery and the University: Histories and Legacies," a conference hosted by Emory University, last night.

University boosts research funding

After taking steps to streamline administrative support for research and to secure additional grants, the University has seen a 37 percent increase in sponsored research this fiscal year. Some departments still continue to fight for scarce funds, even though others have seen their awards double.

Sabar '93 teaches the art of memoir writing

Author and journalist Ariel Sabar '93 spoke last night on "wrestling with meaning" in "Telling Personal Stories: Memoir as More Than Self Journalism," a lecture hosted by the English Department at Brown-RISD  Hillel.

Despite enforcement, copyright violations steady in recent years

Despite increased University efforts to combat electronic piracy over the past decade, the number of student violations has not changed significantly. The University's copyright infringement policy — enacted in July 2003 — has not led to decreased incidence of copyright violation, according ...

State considers date change for Halloween

Watch out Wriston Rising — Halloween could fall on Brown's Halloweekend every year. That is, if a new bill permanently rescheduling Halloween to the last Saturday of October passes the state legislature.

Online class shopping a complex endeavor

With Mocha, Banner, the Critical Review and course preview pages filling laptop screens this shopping period, students continue to find themselves without a one-stop web destination when shopping classes. While administrators have expressed openness to centralizing the course selection process, there ...

City schools shift attack on bullying

In an effort to cope with a number of recent incidents, the Providence Public School District is reevaluating its bullying and harassment policy.

R.I. to combat cyberbullying

Cyberbullying prevention advocates are pressing forward with an attempt to present legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly. Members of the Special Senate Commission on Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats are leading a series of town hall-style meetings with students and administrators before crafting ...

Study: Quit smoking, be happy

Quitting smoking helps reduce symptoms of depression, according to a study by Christopher Kahler, professor of community health. The six-month study examined a group of people seeking treatment to help them quit smoking and was designed to assess how quitting affected their mood.

Disability services to change name

Disability Support Services will change its name to Student and Employee Accessibility Services at the end of the current academic year in hopes of increasing its presence on campus, according to Catherine Axe, director of the office. General misunderstanding of its services has prevented members of ...

U. bucks unemployment trend

Although Rhode Island's unemployment rate of 11.5 percent has remained the fifth highest in the country for the past 22 months, Brown has been able to keep its employment rate relatively stable.