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Study: Post-Katrina philanthropy reshaped New Orleans nonprofit sector

The unprecedented wave of philanthropy that followed Hurricane Katrina not only fueled New Orleans’ immediate recovery but also transformed the city’…

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Tulane testing new ‘drop-of-blood’ diagnostic device for trauma patients

Tulane engineers are developing a new device to rapidly detect life-threatening blood-clotting problems in trauma patients using just a single drop…

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Study finds sea-level projections from the 1990s were spot on

Tulane researchers found that mid-1990s climate projections of sea-level rise were remarkably accurate when compared with 30 years of satellite data…

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Tulane's Digital Media Practices receives grant to upgrade equipment, expand access

Tulane's Digital Media Practices program receives grant to upgrade equipment and expand access.

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Study links male alcohol misuse to mutual partner violence, injury

A new study from Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute has found that male alcohol misuse significantly increases the risk of bidirectional intimate…

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Lead-resistant lizards in New Orleans could hold clues to combating lead poisoning

Brown anole lizards in New Orleans found to have record-high blood-lead levels.

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Study: As temperatures and humidity rise, so do emergency room visits for heart conditions

A new study found that high humidity, when combined with extreme heat, was associated with a six times higher risk of a heart-related emergency room…

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Nation’s top energy leaders and policy experts to highlight Tulane’s Future of Energy Forum

Tulane University will convene a powerhouse lineup of leading energy executives, policy experts and innovators for its second annual Future of Energy…

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A single shot at birth may shield children from HIV for years, study finds

A new study shows that delivering a single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer years-long protection against HIV, tapping into a critical…

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Ancient Maya population may have topped 16 million, Tulane research shows

Well-preserved ancient Maya murals are seen inside a temple in Bonampak, Mexico, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and rituals of the Classic…