What can a round of golf teach us about working across political divides? A new study co-authored by Yale SOM’s Balázs Kovács uses pro golf to explore how differing beliefs shape collaboration and performance — and how relationships influence what groups can achieve together. #Yale

Expanding cancer screening in New Haven takes real partnership between researchers and the communities they work with. A new pilot led by Yale’s Ilana Richman and Karen Xiao is exploring ways to make colorectal cancer screening easier and more accessible for local residents: bit.ly/3MGjvyB #Yale

Staying in town this winter break? From museums and libraries to games and local food, there’s plenty to explore across Yale and New Haven, much of it free. Tap the link below for a few ideas to keep busy over break. #Yale

Many neurological symptoms are more common than people realize. A study led by Yale neurologist John Ney finds that more than half of Americans have a neurological disorder, often without knowing it. He explains why these conditions are so widespread and what they mean for long-term health. #Yale

Yale senior Elijah Lee is blending engineering and music through Forte3D, a startup building a carbon-fiber, 3D-printed cello that’s more durable and more affordable. The project was recently featured on “Shark Tank.” #Yale

Better stroke care begins long before patients reach the hospital. Yale scientists and physicians are teaming up with partners across the country to move discoveries into clinical practice faster. The effort shows how collaboration can accelerate innovation and improve care for patients. #Yale

Understanding disease often begins with understanding the smallest parts of life. Using a new CRISPR method, researchers are studying how defects in cilia contribute to developmental disorders and disease and how this insight could guide future discovery. bit.ly/4aHNH6o #Yale

Understanding cholera up close may help scientists fight it more effectively. New research shows the detailed structure of the tiny “tails” that power cholera’s movement and infection. These insights could guide future efforts to slow the disease and support better health worldwide: bit.ly/4am5Jv5

Understanding the mind takes many ways of seeing. Faculty at the Wu Tsai Institute are working across neuroscience, engineering, and psychology to study how the mind works. A look inside the institute’s new home shows how shared spaces and new tools are supporting discovery through collaboration.

Yale World Fellows bring global perspectives into New Haven classrooms. Fellows from around the world come to Yale to study and exchange ideas, and they also visit local public schools, where they connect with students and share lessons from their work and lived experience. #Yale

Yale College has offered early-action admission to 779 applicants for the Class of 2030, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions announced on Wednesday. Regular-decision admissions follow in March. #Yale

It turns out the “teen” T. rex wasn’t a teen at all. New findings reveal that a dinosaur once thought to be a juvenile T. rex was actually its own smaller species. The work relies on Yale Peabody specimens and expertise to reassess how these animals developed and fit into the prehistoric world.

The resale boom is reshaping fashion’s environmental impact. A new study finds secondhand markets can raise total consumption, leading to higher emissions. The findings suggest resale should be treated as part of the primary fashion system in sustainability planning. #Yale

Three wooden boats appear to float midair inside the Yale Center for British Art. On view through January 11, "Hew Locke: Passages” invites visitors to look closely at vessels marked by imagined journeys and shaped by the legacies of colonial and post-colonial power. #Yale

In a new video, Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Professor in the Practice Branden Jacobs-Jenkins discusses storytelling, embracing imperfection, and what makes Yale a uniquely nurturing environment for dramatic arts. #Yale

Yale alumni and friends gathered in Boston last week for the finale of the For Humanity Illuminated series. President Maurie McInnis reflected on the courage it takes to think freely, listen generously, and pursue knowledge for the common good. #Yale

A little preparation can go a long way in winter. As temperatures drop, falls and respiratory illnesses become more common, especially for people with higher health risks. Yale’s Arjun Venkatesh shares simple steps that can help keep people safe this season. #Yale

Some of Yale’s best stories are carved into the campus. Gargoyles, grotesques, and other sculptural details appear across courtyards and rooftops, each with its own personality. (Gargoyles drain water; grotesques don’t.) See campus up close through the lens of Barsa Enkhbold. #Yale

New medicines start with one idea and a lot of persistence. In a Q&A, chemist and entrepreneur Craig Crews talks about turning research into therapies and how moving ideas to market can benefit both Yale and New Haven. #Yale

Kids are getting swept up in skin care trends online. Social media “skinfluencers” are inspiring many children and teens to build complex beauty routines. Yale experts say most of these products aren’t needed, and some can even irritate or damage sensitive, still-developing skin. #Yale

Scientists have identified a biological pathway that could improve treatment for degenerative joint disease. A new Yale study points to a single enzyme that drives inflammation and cartilage breakdown, offering a clearer target for future therapies. bit.ly/43B63Sr #Yale

Team 152 gave Yale a season we won’t forget. The Bulldogs ended their playoff run with a hard-fought 21–13 loss to No. 2 Montana State. This year brought an Ivy title, a win over Harvard, an undefeated home record, and a historic 28-point playoff comeback. Boola Boola! #Yale

The way we shop online is changing. As more people turn to AI chatbots, the path from curiosity to purchase is shifting. Yale economist Jidong Zhou explains how AI suggestions may shape what we buy and how businesses try to reach us. #Yale

AI tools could help expand access to legal support. Yale Law’s Legal AI Lab is developing technology to help people without traditional counsel navigate public benefits, housing issues, and other civil legal needs. In a Q&A, co-founder Scott Shapiro discusses the project. #Yale

Next stop: Bozeman. After last week’s historic comeback against Youngstown State, the Bulldogs are heading to Montana for their first-ever football matchup with No. 2–seeded Montana State. The stakes are high with a trip to the FCS Quarterfinals on the line. Kickoff is Saturday at 2 p.m. EST. #Yale

Scientific analysis is revealing new clues about ancient opium use. Opiates found in a 2,500-year-old vase from Yale’s Babylonian Collection offer the strongest evidence yet of opium in ancient Egypt and add to what we know about early medicine and cultural exchange. bit.ly/4nZp9Jf #Yale

Evolution doesn’t always move in a straight line. A new Yale study shows how some species that once left the ocean later returned to it. By combining fossil evidence with machine learning, researchers traced when this shift happened and what patterns shaped it. #Yale

Endometriosis is hard to diagnose and treat, but understanding is improving. In a Q&A, Yale reproductive endocrinologist Hugh Taylor explains why the disease — affecting one in ten women — is often misunderstood and discusses current treatments and what to know when seeking care. #Yale

A landmark water-simulation study is still shaping modern chemistry. More than 40 years on, a 1983 paper by Sterling Professor of Chemistry William Jorgensen remains one of the world’s most cited scientific studies, guiding how researchers model water at the molecular level. #Yale

Inside our cells, small changes can offer clues about how we age and why disease develops. A Yale team has introduced a new imaging method that builds on routine pathology slides to reveal patterns in genetic activity and support earlier, more precise detection. #Yale

Yale’s postseason run is off to an unforgettable start. In the program’s first FCS Playoff appearance, the Bulldogs rallied past Youngstown State 43–42 after a huge deficit. Next up is Montana State on Saturday. Catch the full highlights from Yale Athletics: bit.ly/3XXt2nf

A renowned classical guitarist charts a new chapter at Yale. João Luiz Rezende reflects on his path from young trumpeter to acclaimed musician, the mentor who shaped his teaching philosophy, and what he hopes to contribute to students and colleagues in the Yale School of Music. #Yale

In Yale News’ latest arts and humanities column, visitors experience Indonesian gamelan at the Yale University Art Gallery, meet a photographer reunited with his subject after 40 years, and explore an exhibition on relationships shaping modernist architecture. #Yale

Thanksgiving once tasted very different. An eighteenth-century cookbook in the Beinecke Library offers a glimpse into how people in 1785 cooked and celebrated the holiday, from pickled eel to spiced puddings. #Yale

Connecticut is making a major investment in QuantumCT, boosting research, innovation, and workforce development in and around New Haven. The effort brings together universities, industry partners, and state leaders to grow opportunities in a rapidly evolving field. #Yale

The number your doctor wants to see. Yale cardiologist Christopher Howes explains why the threshold for high blood pressure has shifted and how better control of hypertension can protect long-term heart and brain health. #Yale

A molecule from the sea may hold clues to fighting cancer. Using a new 24-step process, Yale chemists have recreated gukulenin A, a complex molecule from South Korean sea sponges that may inhibit tumor growth and guide future cancer drug development. #Yale

The Game 2025, in pictures. 📸 Yale topped previously unbeaten Harvard, but some of the best moments were the ones happening between the plays and in the stands. Take a look at a few favorites and explore the full gallery here: bit.ly/48wsZ80 #Yale

Scientific analysis is illuminating how ancient cultures used opium. Chemical analysis of a 2,500-year-old vase from Yale’s Babylonian Collection revealed strong evidence of opium use in ancient Egypt, and a link between King Tut’s era and Persia’s, deepening understanding of early medicine. #Yale

History was made at the Yale Bowl. Yale topped previously undefeated Harvard in the 141st playing of The Game, earning a share of the Ivy League title and the league’s first-ever automatic bid to the NCAA FCS playoffs. Highlights from Yale Athletics: bit.ly/3Xe4gir #Yale

Practicing patience at Yale’s art museums. 300 students from New Haven’s Albertus Magnus College visited Yale’s art galleries for sessions encouraging close looking, reflection, and ethical engagement with the world. “We want them to know that these are their museums, too.” bit.ly/3JO1AFg #Yale

Meet Egyptologist Victoria Almansa-Villatoro. In a new Q&A, she talks about her course on the nature of evil, her research on ancient Egyptian language and society, her work excavating clay seal impressions near the pyramids of Giza, and her love of horror movies. #Yale

Many people who experience incarceration still face unequal access to cancer care. A new Yale study found that those diagnosed during or soon after incarceration often experience treatment delays, underscoring persistent disparities and the need for system-level solutions. #Yale

The holidays do not have to end in a food coma. In a new Q&A, Yale culinary medicine expert Nate Wood shares simple ways to approach festive meals with balance. He talks about small swaps, mindful choices, and how to enjoy the season without losing sight of your well-being. #Yale

Care often begins with community. At Manos Juntas, a free clinic in Oklahoma City, volunteers provide vital care for people who might otherwise go without. For Jackson Higginbottom ’20 M.P.H., that experience shaped a lifelong commitment to public health and service. bit.ly/4oyPwqB #Yale

Some stories are meant to be held as well as read. At the Beinecke Library, “Textured Stories” explores crêpe-paper books created between the 1880s and 1950s to share Japanese literature and culture with Western audiences. Take a closer look in the story below. #Yale

Three Yale scholars have been named to the American Academy of Sciences & Letters. Faculty members David Bromwich, Bryan Garsten, and Anthony T. Kronman have been invested as new members of the nonprofit organization, which recognizes and supports exceptional scholarly work. #Yale

From temple to table, and now to Yale. During a recent campus visit, Buddhist nun and chef Jeong Kwan shared her philosophy of mindful, plant-based cooking and offered members of the Yale and New Haven communities an unforgettable meal at the Yale Schwarzman Center. #Yale

Three Yale College seniors — Noah B. Tirschwell, Aruna B. Balasubramanian, and August A. Rios — are among 32 American recipients of Rhodes Scholarships, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious academic awards for graduate study. Read more about the scholars in Yale News: bit.ly/3LJ8Umg #Yale

How does self-control really work in the moment? Yale psychologist Melissa Ferguson and her team used mouse-tracking to study what happens in the split seconds when we face temptation. The findings show that decision-making is often more gradual than we think. #Yale