King Pentheus of Thebes and his mother, Agave, become the target of the god Dionysus’ wrath for rejecting his sybaritic […]
Forecasting the next variant — Harvard Gazette
When the first reports of a new COVID-19 variant emerge, scientists worldwide scramble to answer a critical question: Will this […]
Mounting case against notion that boys are born better at math — Harvard Gazette
Twenty years ago, cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Spelke took a strong position in an ongoing public debate. “There are no differences in overall intrinsic aptitude for science […]
Meditation provides calming solace — except when it doesn’t — Harvard Gazette
Meditation is ascendant in the U.S. Clinicians recommend the practice to treat anxiety and depression without the risk of drug […]
IT Summit focuses on balancing AI challenges and opportunities — Harvard Gazette
Exploring the critical role of technology in advancing Harvard’s mission and the potential of generative AI to reshape the academic […]
Why are women twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s as men? — Harvard Gazette
A neglected piece of the Alzheimer’s puzzle has been getting increased scientific attention: why women are twice as likely as […]
Did Jane Austen even care about romance? — Harvard Gazette
Deidre Lynch thinks everyone should read “Mansfield Park.” Jane Austen may be best known for the romantic and witty “Pride […]
Faber appointed chief development officer for Faculty of Arts and Sciences — Harvard Gazette
Michael Faber, an experienced and versatile fundraiser who has built his career in advancement roles at leading research universities, has […]
3 tech solutions to societal needs will get help moving to market — Harvard Gazette
Three research projects that address urgent societal challenges — cardiovascular health, rising data demands, and the future of quantum computation […]
Cambridge couple’s art collection now shines in Harvard Art Museums — Harvard Gazette
For decades, scores of paintings by 20th-century masters shared shelf space with family photos, books, and knickknacks in the Cambridge […]