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Arts & Culture
French officer rushes wife, young children out of Salonica as Nazis near
In novel rooted in family lore, Claire Messud trails three generations of family with Algerian roots, lives shaped by displacement, war, social and political upheaval
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Arts & Culture
We know about the wars. What about the flowers?
Exhibit tracing multicultural exchanges over three centuries finds common threads and plenty of drama, from crown envy to tulip mania
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Health
If it feels too hot to run, maybe it is
Experts who have seen health consequences close-up offer guidelines for summer athletes
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Health
Does your brain reflect your sex?
Precision medicine is just one field where the answer matters
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Campus & Community
Time to send in Goldin
Nobel laureate lefty gets nod from Sox to throw out first pitch
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Campus & Community
Why would a busy professor take time to reread a book?
They wade through stacks each year. But here are some that draw them back.
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Arts & Culture
Walking children through a garden of good and evil
Jamaica Kincaid’s new book presents history of colonialism, identity through plants that helped shape it
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Arts & Culture
Consider the ancient history and glory of Olympics (and the modern sneaker deal)
In Greece, students find intersection of academics and athletics
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Work & Economy
More money, empowerment — and less chance of domestic abuse
Study examines benefits for working women who help produce Rwandan specialty coffee
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Arts & Culture
Tracing roots of hidden language of an outsider minority
Graduate student aims to update large gaps in research on argot of Irish Travelers
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Health
Beginning of end of HIV epidemic?
Scientists cautiously optimistic about trial results of new preventative treatment, prospects for new phase in battle with deadly virus
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Nation & World
Alone in the spotlight but not alone
Cognitive neurologist sees lessons in age-focused conversations around Biden’s exit, but also a lack of nuance
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Campus & Community
An Olympics first
First-year fencer makes history as member of all-Harvard squad in Paris
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Campus & Community
University Disability Resources celebrates Disability Pride
Investments and realignment of resources creates greater access for Harvard community members
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Health
Can good sleep help prevent diabetes?
Study links irregular sleep patterns with higher disease risk
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Nation & World
The way forward for Democrats — and the country
Danielle Allen is more worried about identity politics and gaps in civic education than the power of delegates
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Arts & Culture
17 books to soak up this summer
Harvard Library staff recommendations cover romance, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, memoir, music, politics, history
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Arts & Culture
What to make? Let the wheels decide.
‘Randomizer’ gets creative gears spinning in ceramic studio
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Health
Between bright light and a good mood, plenty of sleep
Researchers outline path to lower risk of depression
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Nation & World
What the judge was thinking and what’s next in Trump documents case
Obama-era White House counsel says key point in Nixon decision should have ended inquiry
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Campus & Community
Brian Lee to step down as VP for alumni affairs and development
‘Champion of Harvard and our mission’ will depart at end of calendar year
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Campus & Community
Fiona Coffey named director of the Office for the Arts at Harvard
Innovative and accomplished leader, believes in integrating arts into nontraditional spaces, disciplines
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Work & Economy
Books that pay off
Recommendations from three Harvard economists, including Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin
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Science & Tech
The answer to your search may depend on where you live
Researchers find ‘language bias’ in various site algorithms, raising concerns about fallout for social divisions among nations
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Campus & Community
How an artist discovered a shining star
Exhibit on MBTA Red Line honors work of woman astronomer whose work paved path for modern astrophysics but remained hidden in her lifetime
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Nation & World
What’s the point of kids?
New book explores history, philosophy of having children and shifting attitudes in 21st century
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Health
You won’t even know you’re exercising, but your body will
Real surfing is better than channel surfing, says research focused on healthy aging. But housework is better than nothing.
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Arts & Culture
Writing to the beat of your inner Miles Davis
Jesse McCarthy sees Black authors during Cold War philosophically opting for none of the above, and improvising their own way
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Campus & Community
Jennifer O’Connor appointed vice president and general counsel
Distinguished legal practitioner, whose career includes public service at White House and with federal agencies, to join Harvard on July 29
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Work & Economy
Why do I like what I like?
Your preferences aren’t as original as you may think, says behavior scientist
