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Arts & Culture
In fall, a reader’s mind turns to campus books
A reading list for the new school year.
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Health
Why are ineffective oral decongestants still on store shelves?
Drug regulation expert explains how the problem was discovered, next steps for FDA, and the questions it raises about other products, supplements.
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Arts & Culture
How music powers protest
The struggle for racial justice has always had a soundtrack. Charrise Barron explores its evolution from gospel to hip-hop.
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Health
Not getting enough sleep? That’s only half the battle.
Researchers find regularity also plays key role in long-term health and daily performance.
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Nation & World
Think of jailing debtors as Dickensian? Think again.
Harvard-led study of three states finds thousands are jailed each year for failure to pay court costs, often for misdemeanors.
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Science & Tech
On the road to smoother EV charging — and hopefully, greater adoption
New Salata Institute-led program aims to grow, improve infrastructure for longer trips, those who can’t charge at home.
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Health
Seizing the chance to stop a suicide
New Harvard-MGH initiative to provide caregivers with lab-tested tools for identifying, treating those most at risk.
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Campus & Community
McNally named chief development officer for FAS
Accomplished fundraiser has significant experience in higher education and healthcare.
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Campus & Community
Off and running in first week of class
Snapshots from the first week of class capture enthusiasm for the year ahead.
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Work & Economy
How Jeanne Gang married soaring wonder, structural necessity at Gilder Center
The Design School professor talks about her latest project, a new wing for New York City’s American Museum of Natural History.
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Nation & World
Documenting unseen legacies of Vietnam War
Kennedy School historians document possible sites of the remains of Vietnamese soldiers who went missing in action.
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Work & Economy
So what exactly is Google accused of?
Much comes down to how much influence the search giant wields on default setting on devices, digital economy expert says.
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Nation
Oprah and Arthur ask: Want to get happier?
“Build the Life You Want” co-authors drew on research and experience in a conversation that cautioned against conventional wisdom.
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Campus & Community
Getting some exercise, with a little help from friends — and app
CrimsonZip aims to get the community off the couch by helping people find others looking for a workout — or just a walk.
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Nation
‘Tyranny of the Minority’ warns Constitution is dangerously outdated
In “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt call for reforms in face of “radicalized” elements in GOP.
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Science & Tech
A COVID cure worse than the disease?
Some worry a treatment that kills SARS-CoV-2 by helping it mutate could spawn a super virus. New research weighs in on its “evolutionary safety.”
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Arts & Culture
Weaving refugee’s life into histories of U.S., Vietnam
Pulitzer-winning novelist, academic Viet Thanh Nguyen to discuss colonization, otherness in Norton Lectures.
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Campus & Community
Martha Tedeschi to retire as director of Harvard Art Museums
Her seven-year tenure prioritized expanding access and making admission free to all visitors.
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Nation
How achievement pressure is crushing kids and what to do about it
Reasons complex, but major thing is to ensure children feel they are valued for more than accomplishments
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Health
Next spat with your partner, try silence
If you’re doing all the talking, then you’re probably doing it wrong, says negotiation expert.
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Health
Think twice before saying ‘cult’
Survey shows intense support for ex-president in face of indictments, but common claim among MAGA critics falls short of scientific rigor.
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Health
These doctors aren’t sweating AI — yet
Board exam for pediatric specialty stumps ChatGPT, at least in some areas.
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Nation
Time for teachers to get moving on ChatGPT
Students have already begun experimenting; process for finding best uses should be collaborative, educators say.
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Health
How durable is your immunity?
William Hanage, an associate professor of epidemiology, talks about hybrid protection, vulnerability of older people, and the wisdom of Taylor Swift.
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Health
Microdevices turn brain tumors into tiny labs
A microdevice has been designed that can be implanted into tumors to conduct dozens of experiments at once to study the effects of new treatments on some of the hardest-to-treat brain cancers.
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Campus & Community
Elmendorf to step down as dean of Harvard Kennedy School
Economist will depart leadership post at end of academic year, remain on faculty.
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Campus & Community
Harvard lends a hand
Harvard-affiliated volunteers tackled more than 75 community service projects in the Greater Boston area and around the world as part of the Global Day of Service.
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Arts & Culture
Big impact of Little Amal
A.R.T., ArtsThursdays event centers on the 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee child, kicking off monthlong arts programming on migration and immigration.
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Campus & Community
‘These are all just young people like us, figuring themselves out’
High-schoolers get taste of everyday campus life through archival materials, some featuring Harvard’s most famous alumni.
