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In one of the greatest upsets in Division III basketball history, undefeated Scranton stunned NYU 60-52, ending the Violets' incredible 91-game winning streak. The dramatic Final Four matchup showcased the beauty of college sports, where anything can happen on any given night.
NYU is solving diseases faster by throwing out the old playbook: instead of keeping scientists in separate buildings, they're mixing engineers, doctors, and AI experts into teams focused on beating specific diseases. Early wins include a startup detecting airborne pathogens and "inverse vaccines" that could cure celiac disease and allergies.
NYU Langone Health just secured nearly $70 million from the National Institutes of Health to turn cutting-edge research into real treatments faster. Over the next seven years, this funding will help scientists move discoveries from the lab to patients who need them.
NYU faculty won three major projects in a fiercely competitive federal program that's using AI to supercharge how fast scientists can make breakthroughs. Out of 5,000 applications nationwide, only 278 were chosen.
NYU Langone Health just secured nearly $70 million over seven years to help scientists turn lab discoveries into real treatments for patients faster. It's the highest level of funding available nationally for this type of research.
Scientists at NYU College of Dentistry discovered a treatment that could help oral cancer patients manage severe pain without building up dangerous tolerance to opioids. The breakthrough uses existing FDA-approved drugs already on the market.
New York University just launched a quantum research institute that's breaking down the walls between scientists, engineers, and real-world companies. The goal: turn quantum science from theory into technology that actually works.
Physicists at New York University have discovered a new type of time crystal made from simple styrofoam beads that levitate on sound waves and defy traditional physics. The handheld device opens doors for quantum computing advances and helps us understand how our own bodies work.
Researchers developed tiny particles that use light to heat and destroy tumors while leaving healthy cells untouched. The biodegradable treatment could offer a gentler alternative to chemotherapy and radiation.
Physicists at New York University have created time crystals you can hold in your hand—made from styrofoam beads that float on sound waves and defy Newton's laws of motion. This breakthrough could unlock insights into everything from heart pacemakers to financial markets.
Scientists have discovered how everyday discrimination leaves a biological mark on the immune system, offering new hope for understanding and preventing stress-related health problems. The research opens doors for targeted interventions that could help millions experiencing chronic social stress.
Researchers discovered how to cool data centers using waste heat from factories and a common mineral, slashing electricity use by up to 86 percent. The breakthrough could help the booming AI industry grow without overwhelming America's power grid.
Scientists at New York University have created time crystals you can see with your naked eye, suspended in mid-air by sound waves on a device small enough to hold in your hand. This breakthrough makes exotic quantum physics accessible and could revolutionize computing and data storage.
New York University is exploring opening a full campus in Tokyo, bringing world-class American education to Japan's capital. The partnership could transform Tokyo into an even stronger hub for international students and research.
New York University's economic footprint surged to $7.6 billion across New York State last year, supporting over 35,000 jobs. The growth marks a major win for the city's economy as higher education proves its power as an economic engine.
Scientists at New York University discovered how to use light like a remote control to build microscopic crystals, melt them, and rebuild them again. This breakthrough could lead to displays that change color on command and sensors that adapt instantly to their environment.
NYU researchers have pinpointed exactly where and how the brain stores visual memories that let us instantly recognize something we've seen just once. The breakthrough could help millions with neurological disorders and revolutionize artificial intelligence.
NYU researchers discovered the exact brain region responsible for sudden flashes of recognition that help us instantly identify blurry objects. The breakthrough could lead to better treatments for hallucinations and smarter AI that learns like humans do.
Asian American women face higher rates of liver cancer and heart disease, yet receive almost no research funding and are left out of most health studies. Now, a public health expert is leading the charge to rewrite the rules.
A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.
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