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Lown Institute

Nov 19, 2024

Five ways to reduce back surgery overuse

Professor Sohail Mirza is featured in an article about what's causing back surgery overuse and how to stop it. "The first thing is that you need more opinions. I see so many patients who wish they had sought additional opinions before signing up for an invasive treatment," Mirza said.

TIME

Nov 08, 2024

Considering the Case for Hydrogen Home Heating

Dean Alexis Abramson is author of an opinion piece about the potential of using hydrogen for heating buildings. "The remarkable rise in electrification in recent years is a testament to America's commitment to the clean energy transition. Electric heat pumps powered by clean electricity will play a significant role in decarbonization of the grid, but they are not, alone, a viable solution everywhere," Abramson said.

Insight into Diversity

Nov 07, 2024

Best Practices in Hispanic and Latino Programs

Dartmouth students highlighted as an example of how institutions can promote Hispanic and Latino students and studies by showcasing their commitment to diversity, cultural understanding, and student success. Isadora Guarino Th'23 MED '24 are recognized for their contributions to health care and community service.

Financial Times

Nov 06, 2024

Biden's Climate Legacy in Focus as US Prepares for Trump's Return

Dean Alexis Abramson is quoted in an article examining what Trump's presidential victory means for energy transition and the response to climate change. "Few Americans know that the Inflation Reduction Act is the most significant climate policy the US has ever seen," said Abramson. "Remarkably, our country passed this legislation at a time when political polarization has deepened."

S&P Global

Oct 21, 2024

NH governor candidates differ on offshore wind, net metering, nuclear

Dean Alexis Abramson is quoted in a story about debate over NH's energy policy: "There is a strong correlation between net metering and the availability of net metering for consumers and the adoption of renewables, mostly solar," she says.

Valley News

Oct 14, 2024

Dartmouth Labs Get Federal Grants for Vaccine Research

Two Dartmouth research teams—one led by David Leib, chair and professor of microbiology and immunology, and the other led by Margaret Ackerman, a professor of engineering—are receiving funding from the Biden-Harris Administration's Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to spur innovations in pandemic preparedness and vaccine generation.

The Cool Down

Oct 11, 2024

Scientists issue warning over new findings about Antarctica's ice sheet

Professor Hélène Seroussi is featured in an article about her study that integrates data from 16 ice-sheet models to forecast the future of Antarctica's glaciers. "The exact timing of such collapses remains unknown and depends on future greenhouse gas emissions, so we need to respond quickly enough to reduce emissions before the major basins in Antarctica are lost," Seroussi said.

ABC 7 (Denver)

Oct 04, 2024

National Institute of Standards and Technology laboratory in Boulder: What exactly do they do up there?

Marla Dowell, EDGE Consortium executive director and visiting professor at Thayer School of Engineering, describes NIST's critical role in precision measurement and its impact on advancing the CHIPS for America Act.