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New Research Suggests Wheat Crops May Be Threatened by Unprecedented Heat and Drought
A new study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University shows the likelihood of extreme weather in wheat-producing areas of the U.S. and China has increased significantly
Food is Medicine: Uniting Innovation and Equity
An interview with the Friedman School’s Dariush Mozaffarian on the power of this fast-growing field to do good for all—especially those who most need it
Get to Know Christina Economos, New Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
A leader in research into children’s nutrition, health, and obesity prevention, she looks to expand the school’s offerings—and impact—as she assumes the permanent deanship
Greening the Shipping Industry
The Fletcher School’s Rockford Weitz discusses a trailblazing proposal for creating the system needed to decarbonize this very complex industry.
How the War in Sudan Could Exacerbate Impacts of the Climate Crisis in the Horn of Africa
As refugees flee the conflict in Sudan, the informal settlements in large cities in neighboring countries where they settle need study and support
Hackathons Challenge Groups to Predict the Next Famine Using Data
For a third time, interdisciplinary teams will meet at Tufts to develop tools to help model and better forecast acute hunger crises such as famines
From Vietnam to Boston's Beacon Hill
Tram Nguyen and her family arrived in this country with just $100. Now the first Vietnamese American woman elected to the Massachusetts legislature wants to help others achieve their American dreams
What’s Behind the Fighting in Sudan
The Sudanese army and its main militia rival are turning the country into a battle zone—and it could get worse
