World Helping traumatized refugees heal themselves Med School Professor Richard Mollica’s program has pioneered treatment, research for survivors over four decades
World How climate change will impact national security Belfer Center research director examines recent assessment from entire U.S. intelligence community
Health Omicron ‘astonishing to behold,’ says Hanage Harvard epidemiologist shares early impression of variant as first U.S. case is identified in California
Health Vaccine reduces transmission in breakthrough cases Vaccinated shed virus for shorter period of time, less likely to spread COVID
Getting the asteroid before it gets us Astrophysicist details NASA’s mission to head off Armageddon DateNovember 30, 2021December 1, 2021
Elizabeth Kolbert sees a world depleted, and possibly defeated, by climate change New Yorker staff writer, a Pulitzer Prize winner for ‘Sixth Extinction,’ laments era of inaction in conversation with Chan School researcher DateNovember 19, 2021November 22, 2021
Meat and muscles, sure. But the human eye is a stretch, for now. Author and engineer sees world of opportunity in biofabrication DateNovember 16, 2021November 19, 2021
When will a robot write a novel? Computer scientist launches new series DateNovember 15, 2021November 16, 2021
A Rosetta Stone of biology Harvard researcher develops program to read any genome sequence and translate its genetic code DateNovember 15, 2021November 12, 2021
Lessons in regeneration by light of glowing worms Harvard-led team devises genomic method that provides better view of how things work on cellular level DateNovember 12, 2021
If we could talk to the animals … whales, specifically Scientists who met at Radcliffe are exploring how whales communicate, and if they have language DateNovember 5, 2021November 9, 2021
A big discovery of a tiny critter Water bear fossil found in 16-million-year-old amber is the third tardigrade species ever discovered DateNovember 5, 2021November 5, 2021
Mathematician’s life advice: Subtract the boring parts With help from a mountaineer and a cellist, Oxford professor elevates shortcut to everyday art DateNovember 4, 2021November 9, 2021
Why did some mammals develop tusks? Harvard-led study defines and traces their evolution from the first animals to sport them DateNovember 2, 2021
Coming to grips with planetary existential threat Environmental Science and Public Policy concentration takes multidisciplinary approach to untangling issues, solutions DateNovember 1, 2021November 4, 2021
People weren’t so lazy back then Study comparing 19th- and 21st-century Americans finds a half-hour decline in daily physical activity DateOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021
Leaky natural gas pipelines are tip of the iceberg Methane emissions from natural gas is six times higher in Boston than previous estimates DateOctober 26, 2021October 26, 2021
Tantalizing transit Exoplanet candidate is first outside the Milky Way DateOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021
How asteroid, comet strikes may have delayed evolution of atmosphere Study by Harvard professor’s team finds collisions that stalled oxygen growth on planet more common than thought DateOctober 22, 2021October 25, 2021
Bad for 100-million-year-old crab, but good for scientists Crustacean trapped in fossilized tree resin offers clues into evolution of creatures, when they spread DateOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021
Are Google and smartphones degrading our memories? Harvard psychologist updates influential book with latest in research on ability to recall DateOctober 21, 2021October 22, 2021
New gene-transport system gets more drugs to sick muscles Reduces the risk of liver damage and other serious side effects DateOctober 19, 2021October 18, 2021
More climate research, teaching to make greater impact Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability James Stock looks ahead DateOctober 18, 2021October 18, 2021
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
