World Powell’s legacy, in admirers’ words and his own Kennedy School faculty members recall general and statesman as ‘best of America’; in 2015 Harvard interview, child of immigrants reflected on public life, including missteps
World Where are we now, 16 months after George Floyd? Ibram X. Kendi and Heather McGhee detail hurdles in push for racial equality
Health Every step counts Researchers pinpoint how different types of physical activity affect cardiorespiratory fitness
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Telemedicine for stroke patients improves outcomes Patients at hospitals with telestroke consults got better care, more likely to survive DateMarch 1, 2021February 25, 2021
CAPTURE-ing movement in freely behaving animals New behavioral-monitoring system combines motion capture, deep learning DateFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 2021
Losing time against climate disaster Philanthropist Bill Gates warns of environmental perils ahead and outlines a plan to treat them DateFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Unlocking the colors of insect vision Novel way to isolate light-sensitive proteins may lead to evolutionary insights DateFebruary 24, 2021February 25, 2021
AI can help reduce the risk of HIV in high-risk communities Algorithm identifies who can best promote healthy behaviors in a social network DateFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021
Wanted: Bold ideas Star-Friedman Challenge puts out the call for visionary research DateFebruary 18, 2021February 17, 2021
The cataclysm that killed the dinosaurs New theory explains possible origin of plummeting Chicxulub impactor that struck off Mexico DateFebruary 15, 2021March 2, 2021
The science of siestas New research reveals the genetic basis for daytime napping DateFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021
How jellyfish and sea anemones know when (and when not) to sting Scientists analyze stinging response on a molecular level DateFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021
1 in 5 deaths caused by fossil fuel emissions Study finds the number of deaths higher than previously thought DateFebruary 9, 2021February 9, 2021
Scientists use trilayer graphene configuration to observe more robust superconductivity The new system helps open the door for high-temperature superconductors DateFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Tracking the proteins before Alzheimer’s takes hold Automated imaging may lead to earlier diagnoses, when treatments are most effective DateFebruary 2, 2021
Microbes are around and within us but there’s much we don’t know about them Genome analysis sorts out complex ecosystem in the mouth DateFebruary 2, 2021
Growing the family tree Novel software tool facilitates inclusion of individuals of diverse ancestry in large-scale genetics studies DateFebruary 2, 2021
Tracking an invasive ant species to its native land Harvard researcher’s work shines light on evolution, ways to deal with insect DateFebruary 1, 2021February 2, 2021
The star chemist How Mireille Kamariza pursued the fantastical to solve a deadly health problem DateJanuary 29, 2021
What prompted Capitol rioters to violence? New approach focuses on cognitive, emotional traits of the radicalized DateJanuary 29, 2021January 30, 2021
High schoolers discover four exoplanets through Harvard & Smithsonian mentorship program The young students-turned-scientists published their findings this week DateJanuary 28, 2021January 29, 2021
Innovative tool offers hope for children with rapid-aging disease Progeria study finds base-editing therapy more than doubles the lifespan of mice DateJanuary 27, 2021September 27, 2021
The neurons that hold our hidden thoughts Scientists offered rare opportunity to observe complex social reasoning within individual neurons DateJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021
Music of the spheres Data sonification turns images from space telescopes into tunes DateJanuary 25, 2021
‘The most charismatic and strange of all flowering plants’ Harvard-led scientists produce most comprehensive genome yet of Sapria himalayana DateJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021
Cloudless, Jupiter-like planet discovered Marks the second time astronomers have ever observed a cloud-free exoplanet DateJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021
Wielding a laser beam deep inside the body Microrobot on the end of endoscopic tools could refine minimally invasive surgeries DateJanuary 13, 2021January 15, 2021
Astrochemist brings search for extraterrestrial life to Center for Astrophysics Clara Sousa-Silva explores telltale biosignature gases on other planets DateJanuary 4, 2021
Island investigations Largest-yet study of ancient Caribbean DNA documents distinct stone tool-, ceramic-using populations DateDecember 23, 2020December 21, 2020
Research labs score perfect COVID safety records But scientists note they still face necessary restrictions as with everyone else DateDecember 18, 2020January 5, 2021
Researchers take closer look at serrated teeth of ancient predator First saber-toothed animals had complex structures before dinosaurs like T. rex DateDecember 16, 2020
Here comes the sun Researchers find correlation between COVID-19 spread and UV levels DateDecember 16, 2020
Helping your child make the best use of time online Experts offer advice on how to become a ‘connected parent’ DateDecember 14, 2020December 14, 2020
