July 17, 2003

Bhutan botanist on a mission When botanist Rebecca Pradhan returns to her native country of Bhutan this month, she will put her Harvard fellowship to good use. Pradhan is committed to preserving one of Earth's last remaining sanctuaries with pristine biodiversity - the forests of Bhutan. (Staff photo by Stephanie Mitchell) Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Earth's birth date turned back
Formed at least 50 million years earlier than believed

Groups, like people, can be intelligent, says GSE professor
New book probes King Arthur, lawn mowers, and organizational intelligence

Australian shale tells tale of layered seas
Oxygen-starved depths, oxygenated surface revealed by rock chemistry

Putting research results on food labels
In Harvard talk, FDA head Mark B. McClellan stresses importance of communicating research

Brain shows unconscious prejudices
Fear center is activated

Emotions change with direction
Fear depends on where you look at it

Bhutanese botanist campaigns for preservation
Rebecca Pradhan committed to preserving one of Earth's few remaining sanctuaries

Climate, asthma connected, researchers say
Longer springs mean more pollen

First noninvasive uterine fibroids therapy shows promise
Focused ultrasound appears as a safe surgical alternative

High cholesterol levels increase the risk of kidney disease, study finds
Study links elevated levels of "bad cholesterol" with development of kidney problems