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NYU Langone Wins $70M to Speed Medical Breakthroughs
Health & WellnessMay 5

NYU Langone Wins $70M to Speed Medical Breakthroughs

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.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
NYU Langone Wins $70M to Fast-Track Medical Breakthroughs
InnovationMay 5

NYU Langone Wins $70M to Fast-Track Medical Breakthroughs

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.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
Scranton Ends NYU's Historic 91-Game Win Streak in Thriller
SportsMar 20

Scranton Ends NYU's Historic 91-Game Win Streak in Thriller

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.

ESPN2 min read
NYU Cures Diseases by Mixing Engineers With Doctors
SolutionsApr 27

NYU Cures Diseases by Mixing Engineers With Doctors

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.

IEEE Spectrum3 min read
NYU Leads 3 AI Projects to Speed Scientific Discovery
Innovation3d ago

NYU Leads 3 AI Projects to Speed Scientific Discovery

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.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
NYU Finds Way to Reduce Opioid Tolerance in Cancer Patients
Health & WellnessFeb 11

NYU Finds Way to Reduce Opioid Tolerance in Cancer Patients

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.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
Microplastics Found in 90% of Prostate Cancer Tumors
Health & WellnessMar 2

Microplastics Found in 90% of Prostate Cancer Tumors

Scientists at NYU Langone Health discovered small plastic fragments in most prostate cancer tumors they examined, with cancerous tissue containing twice as much plastic as healthy tissue. While the finding doesn't prove microplastics cause cancer, it highlights a potential health concern and the need for more research.

Fox News Health2 min read
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InnovationMar 27

NYU Opens Million-Square-Foot Quantum Research Hub in NYC

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.

IEEE Spectrum3 min read
NYU Scientists Create Time Crystals You Can Hold
InnovationFeb 7

NYU Scientists Create Time Crystals You Can Hold

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.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
NYU Scientists Create Light-Activated Nanoparticles for Cancer
Health & WellnessJan 30

NYU Scientists Create Light-Activated Nanoparticles for Cancer

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.

Phys.org3 min read
NYU Scientists Create Hand-Sized Levitating Time Crystals
InnovationFeb 14

NYU Scientists Create Hand-Sized Levitating Time Crystals

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.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
NYU Study Links Discrimination to Weakened Immune Cells
Health & WellnessJan 26

NYU Study Links Discrimination to Weakened Immune Cells

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.

Medical Xpress2 min read
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InnovationMar 10

NYU Invents Crystal-Powered Cooling That Cuts Energy 86%

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.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
NYU Creates Handheld Time Crystals That Float on Sound
InnovationFeb 6

NYU Creates Handheld Time Crystals That Float on Sound

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.

Phys.org3 min read
Scientists Find "Master Switch" That Drives Melanoma
Health & WellnessApr 21

Scientists Find "Master Switch" That Drives Melanoma

Researchers at NYU have discovered a protein that both feeds skin cancer tumors and shields them from the immune system. Disabling it could open the door to powerful new combination treatments.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
Scientists Discover How Brain Learns From a Single Glance
InnovationFeb 4

Scientists Discover How Brain Learns From a Single Glance

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.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
Scientists Find Where Brain Stores 'Aha Moment' Insights
Health & WellnessFeb 7

Scientists Find Where Brain Stores 'Aha Moment' Insights

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.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Tokyo and NYU Partner to Build New Campus in Japan
SolutionsJul 16

Tokyo and NYU Partner to Build New Campus in Japan

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.

Japan Times2 min read
NYU Generates $7.6B for New York Economy in 2025
Global NewsMay 1

NYU Generates $7.6B for New York Economy in 2025

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.

Google: economic growth report2 min read
NYU Scientists Use Light to Build and Melt Crystals
InnovationFeb 25

NYU Scientists Use Light to Build and Melt Crystals

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.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery3 min read

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