World 2020 census racial data lacks nuance, sociology professor says Ellis Monk says wording of questions, presentation, various changes probably affected count
World Between Army and Medical School, a stop in hell Veteran who lost legs in combat reflects on Afghanistan service and decision to become a doctor
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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
Battery breakthrough for electric cars Harvard researchers design long-lasting, stable, solid-state lithium battery to fix 40-year problem DateMay 12, 2021May 13, 2021
Study aims to quell fears over falling human sperm count Team sees flaws in influential paper, embrace of claims by interest groups DateMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021
Turns out developing a taste for carbs wasn’t a bad thing Findings on Neanderthal oral microbiomes offer new clues on evolution, health DateMay 10, 2021May 12, 2021
Why some die, some survive when equally ill from COVID-19 Team of researchers identify protein ‘signature’ of severe COVID-19 cases DateMay 4, 2021
Human organ chips enable rapid drug repurposing for COVID-19 Emulating human lung airway in vitro identified helpful effects of antimalarial drug amodiaquine, now in clinical trials DateMay 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Earth may have been a water world 3 billion years ago Harvard scientists calculate early ocean may have been 1 to 2 times bigger DateApril 30, 2021April 30, 2021
Antarctic Ice Sheet melting to lift sea level higher than thought, study says New calculations show the rise due to warming would be 30% above forecasts DateApril 30, 2021April 30, 2021
