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Nation & World
Survey of young researchers raises concerns over future of science in U.S.
Fewer planning careers in academy, nation, and more doubt value of Ph.D. amid policy shifts in funding, international students
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Nation & World
A new diplomacy for 21st century as economic, political, tech power shifts
New Harvard Kennedy School program to focus on emerging issues, building bench of professionals, scholarship on negotiation, building and managing ties
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Campus & Community
Dustin Tingley named vice provost for advances in learning
He will lead University efforts in pedagogical innovation, digital education, and ways tech can support teaching, lifelong learning, research
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Campus & Community
‘Our University is, at its heart, an affirmation of humanity’
Garber reminds faculty, students at Morning Prayers that AI is powerful technology but human intelligence, values remain in charge
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Health
Why is yogurt good for us?
Genghis Khan supposedly fed it to his troops for strength and bravery. He might have been onto something.
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Arts & Culture
Strange encounters with family
For photography scholar, albums are a poignant reminder of the details a picture leaves out
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Health
Pioneering cancer fighter sees promise beyond melanoma breakthrough
‘This is not a time that we should be pulling back,’ says Catherine Wu. ‘It’s a very, very exciting time in the field.’
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Arts & Culture
Reliving 2020 through fiction
Instructor’s debut novel joins growing subgenre of books confronting pandemic’s surreal early days
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Science & Tech
Will Meta settlement reduce physical, mental health risks for young users?
Experts say many of its terms may help limit use, negative social comparisons, but regulation may still be necessary
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Health
Note to stressed parents: Instead of trying to be perfect, do this.
Experts offer tips for raising children while overwhelmed
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Campus & Community
‘Very excited to start this new chapter of my life’
Scenes from the Yard on move-in day
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Campus & Community
Hope, joy, heavy lifting
Bittersweet goodbyes and jitters make way for excitement as Class of 2030 settles in on move-in day
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Health
Which diet is right for you? Wrong question.
Quiz based on Daniel Lieberman’s new book looks at food fads through evolutionary lens
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Health
Crackers are past date on box. Should I toss them?
Policy expert says new California law highlights need for national standards on safety labels to cut high levels of U.S. food waste
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Arts & Culture
Mystery statue unearthed at Sardis archaeological dig
2,500-year-old marble sculpture of young man hid face-down for centuries, broken and recycled as paving stones
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Nation & World
Making the case for independent science
Med School lecturer nods to wider implications in blueprint for Hungary
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Science & Tech
The why behind sex
Research details answer to a question that’s more complex than it seems
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Arts & Culture
Home is at the heart of Parton’s music, author says
Martha Ackmann tells Radcliffe audience the origin story of a songwriting legend
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Health
How to fix U.S. healthcare? ‘Radical action,’ says John McDonough.
Chan School expert links soaring costs to broader policy shifts in ‘America’s Wrong Turn’
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Arts & Culture
‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ champs knew they had film covered. TV? Not so much.
How former Harvard classmates binge-watched and buzzed their way to victory
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Health
Screening newborns for cancer risk
Blood samples routinely collected at birth could be used for genetic testing, potentially helping 1,000 children a year, study suggests
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Arts & Culture
Holding onto your humanity, against the herd
A.R.T. kicks off season with ‘Rhinoceros,’ starring Paul Giamatti, Tatiana Maslany, and John Turturro
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Campus & Community
One answer but with more than one way to get there
Jon Star, professor of teaching and learning, finds flexibility is key to helping students master math
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Science & Tech
Does vitriol make you feel special?
Beyond the algorithm, online negativity takes on a life of its own. Here’s why.
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Nation & World
What the framers were really thinking
Origin story of Declaration of Independence involves more than just embrace of Enlightenment ideas, scholars say
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Arts & Culture
America the beautiful
Celebrating nation’s natural wonders through art on 250th anniversary
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Health
For women in menopause, ‘not all healthy diets are equal’
Study comparing 11 eating patterns finds two clear paths to curbing weight gain
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Health
Total keto or veganism? Daniel Lieberman considers how humans evolved to eat.
Excerpt from evolutionary biologist’s new book ‘Fed Up’
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Nation & World
When AI goes rogue
Computer security expert says recent OpenAI, Anthropic breaches highlight need for regulations that balance safety, speed of development
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Arts & Culture
A bond stronger than blood
Tayari Jones digs into themes of latest novel, ‘Kin’: ‘We all need chosen family.’
