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Jessica Alba and her 18-year-old daughter Honor Warren marked Honor’s upcoming start at Yale University by getting matching tattoos featuring an eye with an infinity symbol, a sentimental moment Alba shared as she navigates her daughter heading to college.
Jessica Alba and her 18-year-old daughter Honor Warren got matching eye-and-infinity wrist tattoos this summer, a keepsake as Honor prepares to start college at Yale; the designs by Daniel Winterstone build on Alba’s broader tattoo story, including tributes to her other kids and post-divorce ink.
On Hiroshima's 81st anniversary, Kiyoshi Tanimoto's long-lost English memoir Hiroshima 8:15 The Lost Memoir has surfaced in Yale archives via John Hersey's collection, offering a fresh eyewitness account of the blast and the minister's postwar relief work. The memoir describes the sharp flash, a tremendous explosion, and the devastation as his family was buried under rubble; it also recounts survivors' suffering, including radiation sickness, and his later peace activism with the Hiroshima Maidens. Found by Hersey's grandson Cannon Hersey and filmmaker Taku Nishimae, the manuscript adds to Hersey's 1946 Hiroshima coverage and is set to become a feature film at the 2028 Cannes festival, with Takehiro Hira attached to star as Tanimoto.
A Yale-led study of ancient DNA from Francesco I de’ Medici and his brother Giovanni reveals malaria parasites in their remains, concluding Francesco’s 1587 death was likely due to malaria rather than poisoning and dispelling centuries of poisoning rumors.
The Justice Department alleges Yale School of Medicine illegally considered race in admissions, finding Black and Hispanic applicants had substantially higher odds of admission than similarly qualified white or Asian applicants despite lower GPAs and MCATs; the agency seeks a voluntary resolution or potential court action, while Yale defends its holistic process and says it will review the letter.
A Yale committee’s 58-page report says soaring college costs, opaque admissions, and fears over free speech and political bias have eroded public trust in higher education, noting a 2024 dip to 36% of Americans wanting a college degree and offering 20 recommendations—from limiting athlete/legacy admissions to boosting financial aid and protecting free speech—to restore confidence.
Patrick Ball, the actor known for The Pitt, says he paid off about $80,000 in student loans within three months of landing the role, calling it a profound moment after fearing he’d die in debt; he previously described Yale debt as a scary gamble, and the piece notes updates to the Education Department’s SAVE plan affecting borrowers.
Researchers at Yale University have discovered how thirteen-lined ground squirrels manage to suppress thirst during their long hibernation periods. The squirrels maintain ion levels in their blood and use hormones as antidiuretics to conserve water. Despite being offered water during brief awakenings, the squirrels show no desire to drink, indicating a brain mechanism that prevents thirst signals from being processed. Understanding this mechanism could have implications for human space travel and medical procedures.
A Yale University study reveals that social interactions significantly influence the human gut microbiome, with people sharing microbial species and strains not only with family but also with friends and other social connections. Conducted in isolated Honduran villages, the research found that socially central individuals have gut flora more similar to the overall community. The study suggests that social structures impact microbial profiles, which can affect health conditions like obesity and depression. The findings highlight the role of social interactions in shaping our microbiomes, though the health implications remain complex.
Researchers at Yale University have discovered a new type of superconducting material that supports the theory of superconductivity driven by electronic nematicity. Using a scanning tunneling microscope, they studied iron selenide materials mixed with sulfur at extremely low temperatures, revealing a "superconducting gap" that aligns with theoretical predictions. This breakthrough enhances understanding of superconductivity mechanisms and could lead to the development of advanced technologies like efficient power grids and high-speed computing systems.
A Yale-led research team has provided strong evidence for a new type of superconductivity linked to electronic nematicity, a phase where particles break rotational symmetry. The study, published in Nature Physics, focused on iron selenide crystals mixed with sulfur, revealing a superconducting gap indicative of nematic fluctuation-driven superconductivity. This breakthrough could lead to new ways of achieving superconductivity without energy loss, advancing fundamental physics research.
Yale University will offer a course titled "Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics through Music," taught by Professor Daphne Brooks. The class will explore Beyoncé's influence on Black feminist and liberation politics, as well as her innovative use of the album form. This course is part of a trend in academia to study pop culture icons, similar to classes on Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.
Yale University is launching a new course titled "Beyonce Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music," focusing on Beyoncé's influence on Black intellectual thought and activism. The course, taught by Black studies scholar Daphne Brooks, will explore her music and performance politics through the lens of Black feminist theory and other scholarly fields. This initiative is part of a broader trend in academia to study the cultural impact of pop icons like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga.
Jennifer Lopez's sister, Lynda Lopez, visited Ben Affleck's daughter, Violet, at Yale University, highlighting the continued closeness between the families despite Jennifer and Ben's recent divorce. Lynda shared a photo with Violet, who started as a freshman at Yale. Jennifer and Ben, who reconciled in 2021 after an early 2000s engagement, split again in August 2024. Despite the separation, the families appear to maintain amicable relations, as seen in recent public outings and Lynda's visit.
Maurie McInnis has been appointed as the 24th president of Yale University, making her the first woman to hold the position permanently. McInnis, currently the president of Stony Brook University, will succeed Peter Salovey and start her new role on July 1. She brings extensive experience in higher education leadership and scholarship, particularly in art history and the politics of art and slavery in the southern United States. McInnis has also been involved in climate change initiatives and has served as a Yale trustee since 2022.