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Notre Dame Study Shows Path to Preventing Opioid Deaths
SolutionsJul 17

Notre Dame Study Shows Path to Preventing Opioid Deaths

New research from Notre Dame reveals that 43% of opioid deaths between 1995 and 2015 could have been prevented if doctors hadn't dramatically changed their prescribing practices. The findings are now helping reshape how medical schools teach future doctors about pain management.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
Notre Dame Dig Uncovers 1,700-Year-Old Roman Coin
Global NewsJun 19

Notre Dame Dig Uncovers 1,700-Year-Old Roman Coin

Archaeologists digging beneath Notre Dame Cathedral have discovered a 4th-century coin, mysterious pottery markings, and centuries of Parisian life buried 13 feet underground. The excavation, called the "dig of the century," is revealing the city's hidden layers from Roman times to the Middle Ages.

Fox News Travel2 min read
Hannah Hidalgo Returns to Notre Dame for Senior Season
SportsApr 10

Hannah Hidalgo Returns to Notre Dame for Senior Season

Hannah Hidalgo, the NCAA's defensive star who set a steals record and led dramatic tournament upsets, is coming back for her senior year at Notre Dame. The decision gives Fighting Irish fans one more season with a player UConn's Geno Auriemma calls the best point guard in women's college basketball.

ESPN3 min read
Notre Dame Firefighter Crawls Through Sewer to Save Kitten
Community HeroesAug 5

Notre Dame Firefighter Crawls Through Sewer to Save Kitten

When a kitten got trapped in a dark sewer system at Notre Dame, firefighter Kristen didn't hesitate to climb down and bring it back to safety. Her willingness to brave the underground maze shows how far first responders will go for every life, no matter how small.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read
Notre Dame Dig Unearths 2,000 Years of Hidden Paris History
InnovationJun 2

Notre Dame Dig Unearths 2,000 Years of Hidden Paris History

Archaeologists are uncovering centuries of Parisian life beneath Notre Dame's forecourt, finding everything from Roman coins to mysterious medieval pottery. The "dig of the century" is revealing complete artifacts and unsolved mysteries just meters below the famous cathedral.

ABC Australia3 min read
Notre Dame Dig Unearths 2,000 Years of Paris History
InnovationJun 3

Notre Dame Dig Unearths 2,000 Years of Paris History

Workers planting trees outside Notre Dame Cathedral discovered an archaeological treasure trove beneath the iconic church. The dig is revealing 2,000 years of Parisian history hidden underground. ##

France 24 English2 min read
Paris Opens Free Floating Bookshop by Notre-Dame
InnovationJun 17

Paris Opens Free Floating Bookshop by Notre-Dame

A barge docked beside Notre-Dame Cathedral now offers 5,000 free books with no strings attached. The floating bookshop transforms into a DJ-powered literary hangout each evening.

Euronews2 min read
Notre Dame's Charles Jagusah Fights Back From Major Injury
Community HeroesApr 11

Notre Dame's Charles Jagusah Fights Back From Major Injury

Notre Dame offensive lineman Charles Jagusah is battling through multiple surgeries and setbacks after a freak accident, showing remarkable mental strength throughout his recovery. His journey highlights the power of resilience and team support when the going gets tough.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Notre Dame Brings Peace Expertise to Congo-Rwanda Conflict
Global NewsAug 26

Notre Dame Brings Peace Expertise to Congo-Rwanda Conflict

The University of Notre Dame is expanding its proven peace agreement monitoring work to help end a conflict that has displaced over 7 million people in Africa's Great Lakes region. The initiative will strengthen the fragile 2025 peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda by connecting local voices to the peace process.

Google News - Peace Agreement3 min read
International Support Makes Peace Agreements 62% More Likely to Last
SolutionsApr 29

International Support Makes Peace Agreements 62% More Likely to Last

A groundbreaking Notre Dame study reveals that peace agreements backed by international partners are far more successful than those without global support. The research offers a proven roadmap for ending conflicts that have torn communities apart for decades.

Google News - Peace Agreement3 min read
Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group
SolutionsMar 20

Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group

Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.

STAT News3 min read
Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem
SolutionsMar 17

Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem

A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.

STAT News2 min read
New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide
InnovationApr 14

New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide

Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Chinese AI Agent Tops Global Research Benchmark
InnovationJul 22

Chinese AI Agent Tops Global Research Benchmark

A new AI system from China's Zhejiang University just claimed the top spot on an international test for autonomous scientific research, beating out major competitors. The breakthrough shows how AI is getting better at thinking through complex research problems independently.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund
SolutionsApr 16

South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund

When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Private Donors Fuel Breakthrough Cancer and Brain Research
InnovationJul 24

Private Donors Fuel Breakthrough Cancer and Brain Research

Billions in private donations are accelerating life-saving medical discoveries that might otherwise take decades or never happen. From cancer treatments to brain disease research, philanthropic funding is helping researchers pursue bold ideas with the flexibility government grants can't provide.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough3 min read
US Lifts Research Ban on South Africa After 18 Months
InnovationAug 25

US Lifts Research Ban on South Africa After 18 Months

After nearly 18 months of halted funding that threatened decades of HIV and TB research, the US National Institutes of Health has reversed its ban on South Africa. The decision restores hope for global health progress and hundreds of research jobs.

Daily Maverick3 min read
South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons
InnovationMar 13

South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons

South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor
InnovationFeb 26

Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor

Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.

Google News - Clinical Trial Success3 min read
Finland Grants €45K to New PhDs Building Research Careers
SolutionsAug 19

Finland Grants €45K to New PhDs Building Research Careers

Finland's Kordelin Foundation is handing early career researchers €45,000 grants to turn their doctoral work into real-world impact. The program supports fresh PhDs exploring everything from groundbreaking research to startup ventures.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read

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