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Researchers create first logical quantum processor Key step toward reliable, game-changing quantum computing DateDecember 8, 2023December 11, 2023
What shapes your dog’s personality Neuroscientist unlocking secrets of canine brain finds skills, temperament not dictated by breed DateNovember 21, 2023November 22, 2023
Insight into evolution of cooperation Bonobos, one of our closest living animal relatives, show humanlike ability to work together outside social borders in new study DateNovember 17, 2023
Why are hybrid animals sterile? Study of crossbred butterflies suggests multiple genes involved DateNovember 17, 2023
From a plant-free place, clues about how to help plants survive as planet warms Data from salt flats suggest dry soil is worse than rising temperature DateNovember 16, 2023November 15, 2023
Nobel-winning physicist, artist illustrate universe’s ‘warped side’ New book seeks to demystify complex science from black holes to time travel DateNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023
Screech owl wisdom ‘Alfie and Me’ ecologist on what he learned as he bonded with bird DateNovember 9, 2023
How to prepare for a trip to space Astronauts spend years training for missions. How do commercial travelers get ready? DateOctober 25, 2023
Cellular atlas guides new understanding of brain Innovative technology gives voice to pathologic changes in neurodegenerative illnesses like Alzheimer’s DateOctober 24, 2023November 8, 2023
Who will fight for the frogs? Indian herpetologists bring their life’s work to Harvard just as study shows a world increasingly hostile to the fate of amphibians DateOctober 23, 2023November 8, 2023
When future weather outside is frightful — hot, that is Experts warn how life will change for people of different economic levels in various parts of world as global temperatures rise DateOctober 18, 2023November 8, 2023
A DEEPer (squared) dive into AI Machine learning techniques give scientists faster returns of high-quality organ images DateOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023
More solar energy needed, but clearing forests for panels may not be way to do it Harvard-led analysis suggests incentives to save carbon-absorbing trees, siting projects on rooftops, developed areas DateOctober 13, 2023November 8, 2023
Self-correcting quantum computers within reach? Harvard team’s method of reducing errors tackles major barrier to scaling up technology DateOctober 11, 2023
Staying ahead of virus mutations New AI tool can predict viral variants, ID most dangerous, help make vaccines ‘future-proof’ DateOctober 11, 2023November 8, 2023
Finding explanation for Milky Way’s warp Astronomers’ results bolster hypothesis of how galaxy evolved DateSeptember 27, 2023November 8, 2023
Human brain seems impossible to map. What if we started with mice? Project seeks to create first comprehensive diagram of every neural connection DateSeptember 26, 2023November 8, 2023
On the road to smoother EV charging — and hopefully, greater adoption New Salata-led program with Harvard, MIT researchers aims to grow, improve infrastructure for longer trips, those who can’t charge at home DateSeptember 18, 2023November 8, 2023
A COVID cure worse than the disease? Study weighs in on fears that treatment could spawn super virus DateSeptember 12, 2023November 8, 2023
14 projects confronting climate change win Salata Institute grants Researchers across disciplines team up to tackle problems ranging from inefficient buildings to fragile healthcare systems DateSeptember 4, 2023November 8, 2023
Wildfires are much worse than a sign of climate change Expert explains the dual threat posed by a crisis spreading beyond our control DateAugust 23, 2023November 8, 2023
Science no longer intimidates her. Neither do sharks. Summer research program breaks down barriers for undergrads with disabilities DateAugust 18, 2023November 8, 2023
After capturing image of black hole, what’s next? New Center for Astrophysics mission aims for closer look at photon rings, insight into nature of space, time DateAugust 7, 2023
Climate change, global hunger: What to do? Try one of these book recommendations about science chosen by scientists for nonscientists DateAugust 1, 2023November 8, 2023
Making the immense graspable New book examines power of computer simulations to test otherwise untestable theories, offer insights into history of universe DateJuly 31, 2023November 8, 2023
In the doghouse — at the White House Reports surface of biting, aggressive behavior by Biden dog, but canine expert says there may be understandable reasons DateJuly 26, 2023November 8, 2023
Can you be close without sex? Healthy intimate relationships vary but share one key feature, says psychologist DateJuly 17, 2023July 18, 2023
Making algorithm used in AI more human-like Researchers used fMRI to test ideas about complex decision-making DateJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Life on Mars? Study of magnetic fields suggests the Red Planet held water for longer than previously believed DateJuly 11, 2023November 8, 2023
500-million-year-old fossil reveals new secrets Discovery of rare tunicate fossil offers surprising insights on marine animals’ evolution DateJuly 6, 2023November 8, 2023
