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Campus & Community
Meet the coach who once beat Serena
Head coach Traci Green recalls first meeting and reflects on how star, who is preparing to retire, has changed tennis and American culture.
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Campus & Community
At Morning Prayers, Bacow urges listeners to meet the moment
In the annual address during the first Morning Prayers service of the new academic year, President Larry Bacow calls for the Harvard community to argue rigorously with others in defense of Veritas.
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Health
Study reveals fentanyl’s effects on the brain
Researchers have learned that fentanyl produces a specific EEG signature, which could allow clinicians to monitor its effects to enable safer, more personalized administration during and after surgery.
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Campus & Community
Bacow counsels first-years to be ‘slow to judge, quick to understand’
Harvard President Larry Bacow welcomes the Class of 2026 in his last Convocation address.
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Health
Being good for goodness’ sake — and your own
A Harvard Chan School study associated high moral character with lower depression risk as well as potential cardio benefits.
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Campus & Community
An alphabet soup of programs makes a warm welcome for first-years
From LIFE to FIP, FOP, FAP, and FYRE, there are pre-orientation activities for all interests.
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Health
Diabetes drugs may reduce cardiovascular deaths
Drugs originally developed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes were found to reduce cardiovascular deaths and heart failure events among patients.
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Health
Using AI as a pandemic crystal ball
MGH, Broad researchers develop Big Data tool that can predict which COVID variants will likely become dominant.
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Science & Tech
Why were reptiles such evolution success story?
Fast climatic shifts due to global warming coincided with high rates of morphological change in most reptiles.
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Health
Racial discrimination during COVID led to rise in depression
Those who experienced discrimination early in the pandemic had increased odds of moderate to severe depression and suicidal ideation, compared to those who reported no discrimination.
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Science & Tech
Look at life in lab
A summer program gives Harvard students firsthand experience with quantum research.
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Campus & Community
‘Boots on the ground’ between City Hall and Mass and Cass
Emily Romero Gonzalez ’21 talks about what she gained as a Presidential City of Boston Fellow — and the personal experiences she brought to her yearlong fellowship.
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Science & Tech
Astronomers see carbon dioxide on planet outside solar system for first time
Discovery powered by James Webb Space Telescope could yield new clues on composition, formation of planets outside solar system.
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Campus & Community
Road map for immigrants in new land
Harvard students create resource for immigrants on housing, health care, education, food, wellness, transportation, and more.
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Campus & Community
Faculty, staff committees for presidential search named
Archon Fung, Meredith Weenick to serve as chairs.
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Work & Economy
Back to office? Stay remote? Go hybrid?
Bosses shouldn’t just go with their guts, and consensus may not work, Business School professor says. Start by deciding what really matters.
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Health
Surgeries fail to return to pre-pandemic levels
Reductions in surgical procedures precipitated by SARS-CoV-2 have not fully returned to their pre-pandemic levels, resulting in severe backlogs and deferred surgeries.
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Nation & World
Has the T hit bottom?
Kennedy School expert assesses MBTA’s historic shutdown and explains why so many major cities grapple with never-ending public transit woes.
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Health
New hope for easing stigma and isolation of hearing loss
Audiologist says FDA green light for over-the-counter devices has potential to drive down cost, increase access and innovation.
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Health
Polio is back in the spotlight
News reports about polio’s return worry parents. An expert explains the two types of poliovirus and the importance of herd immunity.
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Arts & Culture
A page from the pros
Responses range from Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction to essays on race in America to memoirs of artists and restaurateurs.
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Science & Tech
A matter of vision
Federico Capasso believed a flat lens could revolutionize advanced products, devices. But he needed help innovating one, and getting it to market.
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Campus & Community
Dean of Students Katherine O’Dair named University Marshal
In her new role she will oversee visits of dignitaries and delegations.
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Health
Turns out you likely don’t need vitamin D supplements for strong bones
Major study by Harvard professor upends idea large doses are needed by otherwise healthy older adults.
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Health
Integrity may be good for your health
Study links ‘strong moral character’ traits with reduced risk for depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular disease.
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Work & Economy
Top business execs more polarized than nation as whole
Elisabeth Kempf discusses new research examining partisan shift, notes it may pose risks for shareholders.
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Science & Tech
Think of them as utility players
New study shows that microglia cells “listen in” to neighboring neurons and change to match them.
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Campus & Community
Who Cares? Scotland does — and so does Harvard
Four students from Scotland come to Harvard’s summer Secondary School Program.
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Work & Economy
Can Amazon remake health care?
Health policy expert explains Amazon’s nearly $4 billion investment in One Medical and what the marketplace disruptor can, and cannot, do to change the way consumers get their health care.
