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As one of the world’s leading biomedical research communities, members of the Tri-I appreciate the volume and rigor of research done to seek and support new medical advances. In the U.S., overall life expectancy and survival rates of many diseases have steadily increased thanks to modern medicine. Paradoxically, the general well-being and healthspan of these… Read more: Healing The Mind and Body: Insights into Complementary and Alternative Healthcare

Aluminum production now has a greener way to deal with its waste. Aluminum is one of the most produced metals in the world. Lightweight and durable, it is a versatile material that can be used to create a wide variety of items, from electric cars to reusable lunch boxes. Aluminum has long been championed as… Read more: Eliminating Toxic Aluminum Waste: The Promise of Plasma Hydrogen Reduction

  Feet struck the floor in a percussive staccato. Hands clapped in syncopation with a drumbeat. Wrists flicked. Fingers snapped.   It might sound like a scene from a dimly lit Spanish flamenco club, where the scent of tapas and sangria mingles in the air. But in reality, it was a neuroscience lecture/performance featuring Rockefeller’s… Read more: Choreographing the Mind: Dancing Scientists Decode the Neurobiology of Dance

    Have you ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach?” Maybe a “gut feeling” that just cannot be explained? Nerve cells can be found in even more places than the brain or the central nervous system: enter the enteric nervous system (ENS). The ENS, a unit of the peripheral nervous system, is a group of… Read more: Trust your Instincts: Gut-Brain Research at Tri-I

A silly name for a serious game. Pickleball is a paddle sport invented in 1965 that combines tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a fast-paced game. The simple rules make it an easy sport to get into for all ages, but a more competitive pickleball scene has quickly overtaken New York City. For young professionals and… Read more: The Pickleball Experiment: How Courts Created Community

In recent years, scientists have increasingly recognized the importance of science communication, which can be defined as the practice of informing non-experts about scientific knowledge. The goals and best practices of science communication are continually refined as various institutions study how best to engage with the public. In 2017, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,… Read more: Facing Out: Science Communication at the Tri-I

Earlier this month, the Rockefeller University awarded Italian physicist Dr. Carlo Rovelli the Lewis Thomas Prize for his exceptional writing about science and philosophy. Dr. Rovelli has authored seven internationally acclaimed books, including There are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness (2020) for which he is being honored. The Lewis… Read more: Who Was Lewis Thomas?

Jeanne Garbarino, Rockefeller’s Director of Science Outreach, does it all. In the last twelve years, she has fundraised over eight million dollars in collaboration with Rockefeller’s Development office, developed and consulted on dozens of science education and outreach programs across NYC, and trained several hundred scientists spanning every career stage. She’s one of the scientific… Read more: Jeanne Garbarino’s Ecosystem of Outreach

Research and reporting by Kenny Bradley, Jeannie Carreiro, Colin Burdette, and Sarthak Tiwari Imagine you notice a persistent, painful lump on your cervix. You consult your doctor, who asks your permission to conduct a diagnostic tissue biopsy. You have access to information about this procedure from your doctor, other medical professionals, and online forums. You… Read more: Henrietta Lacks’ Immortal Story: When Science Forgets Humanity