Tufts is a student-centered research university dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge.https://bsky.app/profile/tufts.eduhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mqulewjkgk2rChristopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" is out now. Why are audiences still captivated by a story first told nearly 3,000 years ago? A Tufts classics professor explains. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/07/17/journey-odyssey-myth-movie17 Jul 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqulewjkgk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mqtspkazqc2wTwo researchers at @tuftsvet.bsky.social found that by talking with pet owners about second-hand smoke and animal health, veterinarians can help influence human health for the better. More from the study: https://now.tufts.edu/2026/07/16/could-chat-veterinarian-help-smokers-kick-habit17 Jul 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtspkazqc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mqrejxrcmc24Imagine using a wearable device that is so thin and discreet that you’d hardly be aware that you were wearing it. Now, Tufts engineers have created flexible electronics that could do just that. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/07/10/and-you-thought-smart-ring-was-discreet16 Jul 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrejxrcmc24https://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mqouhrsxlc2aAs a historian of cartoons, Brian Walker, A74, takes the art form seriously. But as the second-generation creator of the daily comic strip “Beetle Bailey,” he still aims to make you laugh. Read more: https://now.tufts.edu/2026/07/13/funny-pages-are-brian-walkers-serious-business [📸: Elisa Keogh; © Comicana, Inc]15 Jul 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqouhrsxlc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mqmltbghek2zThrough an international fellowship, faculty at @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social mentored a physician-scientist from India in the areas of public health and implementation science. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/07/14/connecting-classrooms-clinics-and-continents14 Jul 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmltbghek2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mqjw72jduc2tHealthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes are rich in essential nutrients, but a new global analysis by Tufts researchers suggests that children around the world are consuming low amounts of these critical foods. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/07/08/globally-youth-are-not-eating-enough-healthy-plant-based-foods13 Jul 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjw72jduc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mqcupqxlks2nWearable devices like smartwatches can tell us a lot about our health. Now, imagine that kind of tracking ability for plants! A Tufts innovation in plant wearable sensors aims to catch distress signals in plants before they visibly suffer, allowing farmers to respond and help their crops thrive. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/07/08/plants-get-wearables-track-their-health10 Jul 2026 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcupqxlks2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mqc7v7m7sc2wA new Tufts imaging facility is doing something that most microscopy centers in the world cannot: allowing scientists to examine items from the macroscale down to the nanoscale—all in only one imaging session. This service is now available to customers in both academia and industry. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/07/09/peering-materials-down-nanoscale-cocoon-lab10 Jul 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqc7v7m7sc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mq7vxrucdk2aArtificial and low-calorie sweeteners are widely used—but how do they affect health? A new research review from the Food is Medicine Institute at @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social points to possible impacts on metabolism and the gut microbiome. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/30/growing-evidence-sugar-substitutes-disrupt-gut-health-and-metabolism09 Jul 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7vxrucdk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mq5bxdzass2tA tiny silk sticker that visibly shows vital health signals, read by an AI system, could change how we care for the tiniest patients. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/24/noninvasive-way-monitor-babies-health08 Jul 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5bxdzass2thttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mq3jgmc7sk2rNearly 500,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year—but today’s tests can miss early infections and can’t distinguish active disease from a past infection. New @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social research could help change that. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/30/moving-toward-better-tests-and-treatments-lyme-disease07 Jul 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3jgmc7sk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mq2plrgc2s2xTrack and field All-American Sarah Firth, a recent Tufts graduate, has nabbed a prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, one of only 21 female student-athletes across Divisions I, II, and III to receive the award. Congratulations, Sarah! 🐘💙 https://now.tufts.edu/2026/07/06/track-and-field-all-american-sarah-firth-earns-ncaa-postgraduate-scholarship07 Jul 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2plrgc2s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mpyz5i7qss2mHeat, nutrients, and climate change can all fuel algal blooms like the one seen in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. A water-quality expert explains why this happens and how these blooms threaten freshwater supplies. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/29/what-dcs-algal-bloom-reveals-about-growing-water-threat06 Jul 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyz5i7qss2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mpyg5gycr22mWith regular screenings, informed lifestyle choices, and open communication with healthcare providers, women can greatly reduce their risk of developing heart disease, bone loss, and mood disorders and preserve or improve their quality of life as they age. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/16/health-facts-every-woman-should-know06 Jul 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyg5gycr22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mpola73zrk2d250 years later, the American Revolution is still being argued over. The nation's founding story has been reinterpreted by every generation—from Lincoln's America to our world today. What does the Revolution mean in 2026? A Tufts historian offers perspective. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/04/29/theres-no-one-true-story-american-revolution02 Jul 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpola73zrk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mpmh2jsw2s2kLooking for a great read? The Tufts community has more than 35 fiction and nonfiction choices for you to check out this summer. Happy reading, Jumbos! 📚 https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/22/summer-book-recommendations-202601 Jul 2026 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmh2jsw2s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mplx75oq7k2kHenry Cooke, A79, AG84, not only plays historic Revolutionary War-era figures—he also recreates their outfits and even repairs original items. Learn more about Cooke’s work: https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/24/recreating-revolutionary-war-one-stitch-time01 Jul 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplx75oq7k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mpjrz3wa2k2mFrom never leaving pets unattended in cars to limiting exercise during peak heat, here are other top tips for a safe, fun summer season with your pet. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/29/summer-tips-pet-owners30 Jun 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjrz3wa2k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mpix2zqtq22jHockey romance isn’t just heating up screens—it’s breaking the ice on taboo topics in the sports world with "Heated Rivalry" and "Off Campus." https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/18/pucker-why-we-love-heated-rivalry-and-campus30 Jun 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpix2zqtq22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mph5xb63a22wStop gaining weight without changing what you eat. No, it’s not a diet, but a newly discovered trick hermit crabs can do when they can’t find a bigger shell. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/17/shell-too-snug-hermit-crabs-have-fix29 Jun 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mph5xb63a22whttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mpgk5ulsms2w250 years ago, Congress ran the country, but now it’s a very different story. Would the founders be shocked by today’s presidential power? Tufts political scientist Meredith McLain weighs in. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/25/would-founders-be-shocked-today-s-presidential-power29 Jun 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgk5ulsms2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mp7s7j3asc24The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed more than 1,000 cases of Ebola—making this Ebola outbreak the second largest on record. Two Tufts infectious disease researchers share what it will take to stop the spread of the disease. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/22/experts-describe-myriad-challenges-fight-control-ebola-outbreak26 Jun 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7s7j3asc24https://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mp74bytmpc2cIf you’ve noticed a change in your gumline or increased tooth sensitivity, your gums could be receding. Here's what a Tufts School of Dental Medicine expert wants you to know about gum grafts ⬇️ https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/16/getting-long-tooth-maybe-its-time-gum-graft26 Jun 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp74bytmpc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mp5dbgym7k2nAt the Tufts at Tech clinic—which provides affordable veterinary care to clients who qualify—third- and fourth-year @tuftsvet.bsky.social students gain hands-on experience being in charge of cases under the supervision of alumni volunteers and faculty. Read more: https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/23/where-veterinary-students-provide-care-safety-net25 Jun 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5dbgym7k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mp4lcv4v7c2nCongress has the power to declare war, but the president is commander in chief. How does that work? A @fletcherschool.bsky.social professor explains ⬇️ https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/08/who-decides-when-united-states-goes-war25 Jun 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4lcv4v7c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mp24kldscc27Why do we crave saturated fats? A Tufts anthropologist gives the evolutionary reason why humans, like our chimp cousins, are so attracted to fatty foods. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/08/why-do-we-crave-saturated-fats24 Jun 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp24kldscc27https://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3moy2psb2ls2710 years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. @fletcherschool.bsky.social's Dimitrios Skiadas discusses the impacts of Brexit on the UK and the EU—and what might come next. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/08/10-years-after-brexit-vote-are-uk-residents-seeing-benefit23 Jun 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3moy2psb2ls27https://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3moxi3amrgs27Congratulations to Jaye Gardiner and Allie Balter-Kennedy, Tufts faculty members who've been named to @sciam.bsky.social's inaugural class of Young American Scientists—as two of 28 researchers who are redefining the future of science. https://static.scientificamerican.com/dam/asset/dd2ed286-10fc-4d05-9eea-97c58f0041a1/SciAm_0708_2026.pdf23 Jun 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxi3amrgs27https://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3movqefzrt22pWith one million Americans afflicted with chronic Lyme, research at @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social seeks to determine how the condition is triggered and if a test can be devised to pinpoint who may develop it. https://now.tufts.edu/2026/06/11/how-tufts-researchers-are-tackling-chronic-lyme-disease22 Jun 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3movqefzrt22phttps://bsky.app/profile/tufts.edu/post/3mouymgiop22jA little slice of sunshine on the Hill. 🐘💙 Happy summer, Jumbos! [🎥: Anna Miller/Tufts University]22 Jun 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:53m76jnatpcgdfluh7csoypd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouymgiop22j