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Yale scientists reveal shared logic behind natural and artificial networks

March 3, 2026
From the brain circuits and biochemical networks in our cells to AI platforms, both natural and engineered information-processing networks share a remarkably similar...
Lizzie Seward, YC'2027 Physics (Intensive) major

Seward awarded Caltech WAVE Fellowship

March 2, 2026
Lizzie Seward, YC’2027 Physics (Intensive) major working with the Logan Wright group, was recently awarded the Caltech WAVE Fellowship for Summer 2026. Seward will conduct...
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A study in stardust: Massive binary stars emit tiny carbon particles

February 26, 2026
Donglin Wu, YC’2027 physics (intensive) major, leads a new study showing that some of the biggest stars in the universe shed some of the smallest dust particles. It’s fitting...

Malenkiy awarded Caltech WAVE Fellowship

February 25, 2026
Vasilisa Malenkiy, YC’2027 Physics (Intensive) major and a Wright Lab undergraduate working with the David Moore group, was recently awarded the Caltech WAVE Fellowship for...
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