Findings
Insights, discoveries, and analysis from Harvard scholars and scientists.
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Work & EconomyWhy AI hasn’t triggered mass layoffs — yet
Artificial intelligence can do some jobs already, but experts say CEOs have good reasons to keep humans on the payroll
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Work & EconomyRecord 38% of new vehicle sales to be EVs in 2030, study finds
Report sees strong growth despite recent loss of federal incentives
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HealthHas pancreatic cancer met its match?
Frontline researcher sees newly approved medication as ‘critical first step’ toward transformation of care
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HealthMore evidence that mass shootings are suicidal acts
New research finds national peaks for suicides, gun rampages take place within days of each other in summer
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HealthScreening newborns for cancer risk
Blood samples routinely collected at birth could be used for genetic testing, potentially helping 1,000 children a year, study suggests
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Science & TechDoes vitriol make you feel special?
Beyond the algorithm, online negativity takes on a life of its own. Here’s why.
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A ‘cocktail’ recipe for brain cells
Stem cell biologists discover how to regenerate type damaged in ALS, spinal cord injuries
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Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day tied to lower dementia risk
Caffeinated tea also found to slow cognitive decline in study
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Breaking chess’s rating stalemate
Ranking skill can be tricky when the best players draw more than they win, so a Harvard statistician invented a new method
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New AI tool predicts brain age, dementia risk, cancer survival
Unlike other AI models, BrainIAC needs limited data to ID key neurological health indicators
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Parental firearm injury linked to surge in children’s psychiatric diagnoses
Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder accounts for most of the increase, according to study
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How did that cancer cell become drug-resistant?
Researchers find way to create microscopic archives of gene activity to gain insights into how, why changes happen
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Missed opportunities to catch cases of domestic abuse
Study finds orthopedists, who treat kind of injuries that result from partner violence, refer patients to programs at very low rates
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Real-world answers for patients running out of time
Insurance data can help fill gaps between longer trials, researchers say
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Binge drinking triggers gut damage, finds new study
Research suggests even brief episodes of heavy alcohol consumption can injure small intestine
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A tiny limpet reveals big secrets
Discovery marks significant find in study of deep sea
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Depression and anxiety linked to increased risk of heart attack or stroke
Study suggests stress reduction holds potential for cardiovascular disease prevention
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Is cost curbing use of weight loss drugs?
40 percent of GLP-1 prescriptions go unfilled, study finds
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New research finds 5 genetic signatures shared by 14 psychiatric disorders
Could advance treatment of mental illness with greater precision, less medication
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Break in the case for long COVID investigators
Research highlighting chronic inflammation opens path to treating illness that affects millions of Americans
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The problem with the school smartphone debate
Study finds most districts already regulate devices. Is the real issue enforcement?
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Why self-appraisals may not be best way to judge job performance
Research shows women, workers of color rate themselves lower; manager ratings tend to mirror them if bosses read rankings before writing their own
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How a toxin from the gut microbiome may help spark colorectal cancer
Findings suggest colibactin may be promising target for disease prevention
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Cracking the code of why, when some choose to ‘self-handicap’
New research also offers hints for devising ways to stop students from creating obstacles to success
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Why stress can make your hair fall out
Closer look at two-part reaction may offer researchers insights into autoimmune disease
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Nighttime exposure to light may raise cardiovascular risk by up to 50%
New research suggests that it disrupts biological clock
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How habits in your 20s shape your heart for life
Young adulthood offers critical window to greatly reduce future risk of cardiovascular disease, according to new study
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8 trajectories for long COVID
Study captures variability of a condition that affects millions
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Solving mystery at tip of South America
Study finds previously unknown ancient lineage of indigenous people, which gave rise to surprisingly diverse mix of cultures
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Odds of surviving cancer drop drastically when credit score dips
Study explores links between financial stress, mortality risk
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Researchers link ultraprocessed foods to precancerous polyps
Results come amid rise in under-50 colorectal cancer cases
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A potential quantum leap
Harvard physicists unveil system to solve long-standing barrier to new generation of supercomputers
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Heavy drinking linked to worse strokes
Study finds larger, deeper brain bleeds at an earlier age for patients who have 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day
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Walking 3,000-5,000 steps a day may delay Alzheimer’s
Findings could explain why some older adults at risk for the disease decline faster than others
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Can revenge be addictive?
Psychiatrist explains how humans are hardwired to crave payback and why forgiveness is the ultimate antidote
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COVID in pregnancy raises child’s risk for developmental disorders
Infection poses greatest threat during third trimester, according to study analyzing more than 18,000 births during pandemic peak