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Nation & World
Finding middle way out of Gaza war
Educators, activists explore peacebuilding based on shared desires for ‘freedom and equality and independence’ at Weatherhead panel
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Campus & Community
Navigating Harvard with a non-apparent disability
Students with conditions ranging from dyslexia to narcolepsy describe daily challenges that may not be obvious to their classmates and professors
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Campus & Community
Yes, it’s exciting. Just don’t look at the sun.
Lab, telescope specialist details Harvard eclipse-viewing party, offers safety tips
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Nation & World
Roadmap to Gaza peace may run through Oslo
Former Palestinian Authority prime minister says strengthening execution of 1993 accords could lead to two-state solution
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Campus & Community
College accepts 1,937 to Class of 2028
Students represent 94 countries, all 50 states
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Health
Asking the internet about birth control
Only a fraction of it will come from an expert, researchers say
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Nation & World
Why Democrats, Republicans, who appear at war these days, really need each other
Political philosopher Harvey C. Mansfield says it all goes back to Aristotle, balance of competing ideas about common good
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Arts & Culture
Courtney B. Vance, Angela Bassett honored as Artists of the Year
Cultural Rhythms’ weeklong celebration highlights student performers, food, and fashion
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Campus & Community
Progress and challenges on the road to net zero
New reporting requirement for public companies ‘a meaningful step forward,’ says director of sustainable investing at HMC
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Health
Facing death with dignity
A chaplain, a bioethicist, and a doctor talk about end-of-life care
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Science & Tech
Lifting a few with my chatbot
Sociologist Sherry Turkle warns against growing trend of turning to AI for companionship, counsel
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Arts & Culture
Is Beyoncé’s new album country?
Release ignites hot talk about genre’s less-discussed Black roots, what constitutes authenticity
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Nation & World
Decline of golden age for American Jews
Franklin Foer recounts receding antisemitism of past 100 years, recent signs of resurgence of hate, historical pattern of scapegoating
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Campus & Community
Pushing back on DEI ‘orthodoxy’
Panelists support diversity efforts but worry that current model is too narrow, denying institutions the benefit of other voices, ideas
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Science & Tech
Hate mosquitoes? Who doesn’t? But maybe we shouldn’t.
Entomologist says there is much scientists don’t know about habitats, habits, impacts on their environments
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Nation & World
Election theft 101: Foster skepticism
Two legal scholars, stunned by Jan. 6 insurrection, game out half-dozen possible schemes that exploit, spotlight flaws in system
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Campus & Community
Initiatives showcase solutions to world problems
President’s Innovation Challenge finalists announced, will vie for share of $515,000 in funding
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Nation & World
Speaking to the moment
Tarek Masoud, organizer of Middle East Dialogues, wanted to show that Harvard could confront the tensions around Israel-Gaza without vitriol or shouting. So far, it’s worked.
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Nation & World
Palestinian scholar pressed on views of Hamas, Oct. 7 attack
Conversation with Kennedy School’s Masoud reflects wider tensions
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Nation & World
Ex-Sanders aide calls for U.S. to take harder line with Israel
Sustained assault ‘indefensible,’ Duss says. Kennedy School’s Masoud disputes arguments on governance of Gaza, history of conflict.
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Health
Novel teamwork, promising results for glioblastoma treatment
Researchers cite ‘academic medicine’ as key factor in success
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Nation & World
Warning for journalists: You’re more ignorant than you realize
Marty Baron favors digging for truth over ‘moral clarity’
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Arts & Culture
Storytelling through body language
Veteran of Blue Man Group teaches students art of building a character without saying a word
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Health
Study of 4.3M pregnant women clarifies safety of antiseizure meds
Using 20 years of data, prenatal exposure to topiramate may not increase children’s risk of autism spectrum disorder
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Health
Aspirin cuts liver fat in trial
10 percent reduction seen in small study of disease that affects up to a third of U.S. adults
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Health
Treat addiction with psychedelics?
Despite promise of success stories from patients in recovery, Law School panel cautions that research is lacking on benefits vs. risks
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Campus & Community
Sonia Sotomayor to receive 2024 Radcliffe Medal
Associate justice of U.S. Supreme Court honored for her work as a fearless and compassionate jurist
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Campus & Community
Presidential task forces announce listening sessions
Task forces to combat antisemitism and anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias will hear from Harvard College students, with more engagement planned across the University
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Nation & World
Top issues for young voters? Stories from a swing state.
Harvard student pollsters talk to peers in Michigan about money, mental health, and other worries