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Science & Tech
More than a planetary fender-bender
New study finds Earth collided with dense interstellar cloud, possibly affecting life on planet
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Health
Clear as a bell
New successful, expanded trial of groundbreaking therapy for genetic deafness suggests it may be available relatively soon
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Arts & Culture
That old ‘Gatsby’ magic, made new
Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, now the inspiration for a new A.R.T. musical, never reads the same
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Nation & World
Examining the duality of Israel
Expert in law, ethics traces history, increasing polarization, steps to bolster democratic process
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Campus & Community
‘The only way through is with’
Harvard Alumni Day speakers highlight importance of connection to University community amid times of global discord
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Science & Tech
Bringing back a long extinct bird
Scientists sequence complete genome of bush moa, offering insights into its natural history, possible clues to evolution of flightless birds
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Health
Women who follow Mediterranean diet live longer
Large study shows benefits against cancer, cardiovascular mortality, also identifies likely biological drivers of better health
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Campus & Community
Why row from Boston to London? Because it’s there.
Spaulding Rehabilitation physiatrist, team taking new route, aim to set records
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Arts & Culture
American Dream turned deadly
He just needs to pass the bar now. But blue-collar Conor’s life spirals after a tangled affair at old-money seaside enclave in Teddy Wayne’s literary thriller
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Campus & Community
Next up for House renewal: Eliot
Building refresh aims to boost accessibility, preserve historic character
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Campus & Community
FAS receives gift to bolster arts, humanities, and strengthen financial aid
Business leader Joseph Y. Bae ’94 and novelist Janice Y. K. Lee ’94 expand upon three decades of supporting academic excellence, opportunity at Harvard
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Health
Harvard-led study IDs statin that may block pathway to some cancers
Cholesterol-lowering drug suppresses chronic inflammation that creates dangerous cascade
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Campus & Community
Dean’s legacy honored
Hoekstra, Faust, colleagues laud Robin Kelsey, who will step down from his arts and humanities deanship
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Campus & Community
Tested most by game he didn’t play
Portrait honors Harvard’s first Black lacrosse player, whose 1941 benching in the South sparked outcry
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Health
New Alzheimer’s study suggests genetic cause of specific form of disease
Findings eventually could pave way to earlier diagnosis, treatment, and affect search for new therapies
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Nation & World
One way to help big groups of students? Volunteer tutors.
Research finds low-cost, online program yields significant results
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Arts & Culture
Just one family’s history – and the world’s
Claire Messud’s autobiographically inspired new novel traces ordinary lives through WWII, new world orders, Big Oil, and rise and fall of ideals
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Arts & Culture
Digging into the Philippines Collections at the Peabody Museum
Filipino American archivist offers personal perspective to exhibit
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Campus & Community
‘Shed the tears … get up and fight some more’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor on importance of civic engagement, youth involvement, giving back
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Campus & Community
When should Harvard speak out?
Institutional Voice Working Group provides a roadmap in new report
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Health
Had a bad experience meditating? You’re not alone.
Altered states of consciousness through yoga, mindfulness more common than thought and mostly beneficial, study finds — though clinicians ill-equipped to help those who struggle
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Arts & Culture
Better to be talented or lucky?
If you want fame, Cass Sunstein says, it typically requires some of both — and is no pure meritocracy
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Health
Rethinking life-support decisions
Of the survivors within one study group, more than 40% recovered at least some independence.
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Health
What to do about mental health crisis among Black males
Symposium examines thorny, multifaceted dilemma from systemic racism in policing, healthcare to stigma attached to psychotherapy in community
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Campus & Community
Day to remember
One journey behind them, grads pause to reflect before starting the next
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Campus & Community
Choose bravely, Ressa tells Harvard grads
Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist puts values first in Commencement address focused on threats to democracy
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Campus & Community
‘Be that voice for compassion, learning, understanding, and unity’
Burns and others deliver call to action – and empathy – at Class Day ceremonies
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Campus & Community
Six receive honorary degrees
Harvard recognizes educator, conductor, theoretical physicist, advocate for elderly, writer, and Nobel laureate
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Campus & Community
Ready to serve
New officers ‘join a long crimson line that goes back to the very founding of this country.’