A study by Yale School of Medicine researchers estimates that raising the age for tobacco sales to 21 could avert more than 525,000 deaths, more than double prior estimates.
Read MoreAttorney General William Tong and 21 other attorneys general sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge, lifesaving medical and public health research at universities and research institutions across the country.
Read MoreSnigtha Mohanraj, STEM student at New Haven's Engineering and Science University Magnet School and a Werth Industry Academic Fellow at Southern Connecticut State University, has registered her first patent.
Read MoreIn recognition of National Radon Action Month which takes place in January, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) urges Connecticut residents to test their homes for radon gas, the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths.
Read MoreCharter Oak State College, in partnership with Google, is announcing the Connecticut Online AI Academy, a transformative initiative designed to equip Connecticut residents with the foundational skills needed to thrive in an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven workforce.
Read MoreThe “I Got It Made” marketing campaign in Connecticut, designed to generate interest in manufacturing jobs in the state, got underway this past summer. It continues, highlighting some interesting stat about the state of the industry, many of which may surprise observers outside the industry.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Science Center has recognized honorees of the 2024 STEM Achievement Awards and the Petit Family Foundation Women in Science Leadership Awards. All honorees were selected due to their significant contributions and leadership in STEM fields, showcasing their dedication to advancing science and inspiring future innovators.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) is accepting applications for a one-year CASE Fellowship at the state legislature - the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) Artificial Intelligence Policy Fellowship, to get underway in 2025.
Read MoreIf we have the data showing that the hotter and wetter summers are increasing the danger of weather events occurring - and we do - it is important to plan for them at the individual, municipal, and statewide level, according to the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Read MoreThe CIGNA Group has placed a priority on environment leadership, which was recently recognized by TIME magazine in its ranking of the world’s top 20 most sustainable companies. Connecticut-headquartered CIGNA ranked tenth, and was one of only two U.S.-based companies ranked in the top ten.
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