World Enough with the quackery, Pinker says Harvard psychologist appeals to our rational faculties in new book
World One way is the wrong way to do math. Here’s the right way. Research by Ed School psychologist reinforces case for stressing multiple problem-solving paths over memorization
Health Children could be dangerous carriers of virus Study finds kids to be potential spreaders of COVID-19 and emerging variants
Health Tracing med student’s progress through notes on cancer patient Suzanne Koven’s memoir recalls how ‘florid’ narrative gave way to one told through fever charts, lab values
Brewery fit for a king Excavation unearths largest ancient Egyptian facility ever found, one whose industrial scale hints at monarch’s power DateOctober 15, 2021
No one outruns death, but hunter-gatherers come closest Keep moving as you get older, says evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman, comparing tribal 'healthspans' with outcomes of sedentary Americans DateOctober 14, 2021October 15, 2021
Future sound of a Beatles playlist: drip, drip, drip Chemists’ dye method holds promise for long-term data storage DateOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021
Massage helps injured muscles heal faster and stronger Study confirms link between mechanotherapy and immunotherapy in muscle regeneration in mice DateOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021
Deploying AI against colon cancer Gastroenterologist explains how algorithm can support physicians, improve accuracy of screenings DateOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021
Biological triggers for infant abuse Harvard team discovers neural circuits underlying aggressive behavior of adult mice toward young ones DateSeptember 27, 2021
Melting of polar ice shifting Earth itself, not just sea levels Research by new Ph.D. finds warping of planet’s crust, with far-reaching effects DateSeptember 21, 2021September 23, 2021
How a hormone affects society Testosterone plays major role in male aggressiveness, violence, evolutionary biologist says DateSeptember 17, 2021September 17, 2021
Like hitting a bullseye with closed eyes Two statisticians put into perspective the chances of asteroid Bennu striking Earth in next 300 years DateAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021
Knowing a big deal when you see it Analysis of fossil by Harvard researcher’s team sheds light on reptile evolution DateAugust 30, 2021August 30, 2021
Climate scientist on UN report: Just as bad as we expected Peter Huybers of SEAS says global response should include satellites, alternative-fuels research, and a commitment to food security, education DateAugust 12, 2021August 13, 2021
Dan Barouch and the birth of the J&J COVID vaccine Ledlie Prize recognizes work culminating in SARS-CoV-2 vaccine DateAugust 6, 2021August 4, 2021
Living proof Harvard study shows that jumping spiders can identify biological motion DateJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021
Mark I, rebooted ‘Progenetrix’ computer moves to its new home at Science and Engineering Complex in Allston after a pandemic delay DateJuly 23, 2021
What exactly is a ‘fire tornado’? Researcher Loretta Mickley discusses climate change, effects of forest management, and the rise and future of massive wildfires in West DateJuly 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Taking a step toward discovering the cause of joint disease Study finds switches near GDF5 gene linked to knee osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia DateJuly 14, 2021July 14, 2021
New imaging technique may boost biology and neuroscience research Scientists hope it will let them see inner workings of complex systems DateJuly 7, 2021July 19, 2021
Harvard-led physicists take big step in race to quantum computing Team develops simulator with 256 qubits, largest of its kind ever created DateJuly 7, 2021September 10, 2021
Harvard-led researchers document quantum melting of Wigner crystals Study marks major step to creating a system to study quantum phase transitions DateJune 30, 2021
Face mask can help diagnose COVID-19 Wearable biosensors enable rapid, accurate detection of virus, other pathogens and toxins. DateJune 28, 2021June 28, 2021
New gene-editing technique shows promise against sickle cell disease Researcher say it could mean a one-time treatment with fewer risks DateJune 28, 2021June 28, 2021
Humanizing technology New Harvard lab will work to ensure tech serves the public interest DateJune 23, 2021July 6, 2021
New wrinkle in tale of wolf-to-dog evolution Research from Russian experiment suggests a surprising evolutionary brain change DateJune 22, 2021June 30, 2021
Electrodes that flow to fit the body New metal-free hydrogel electrodes flex to fit the body’s many shapes DateJune 17, 2021June 20, 2021
So why did you love ‘My Octopus Teacher’? Scholars reflect on the somewhat surprising appeal of the popular, award-winning documentary DateMay 19, 2021May 20, 2021
Mapping the quantum frontier, one layer at a time Researchers design new experiments to map and test the mysterious quantum realm DateMay 19, 2021May 20, 2021
Charting the universe Nearly 40 years after creating the first, iconic map of the universe, researchers aim for the largest map ever DateMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021
High-speed internet at a crossroads Computer science expert says heavy use during pandemic offered lessons on best uses and fallout of haves and have-nots DateMay 18, 2021May 24, 2021
A gut feeling Scientists link genetic makeup of bacteria in the human gut to several human diseases DateMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Not so black and white Harvard researchers identify mechanism with therapeutic potential for anemia by studying zebrafish DateMay 14, 2021
