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Surprising insights from a global study on perceptions of gender norms
Not long ago, a team of researchers made a startling discovery about attitudes toward women in Saudi Arabia. Most young married men in the country were privately in favor of...
Experts highlight the importance of neuroscientific evidence for rape trials
The law should take into consideration neuroscientific evidence that suggests fear and threat can cause victims to become "frozen" in cases of rape or sexual assault, argue UCL experts.
Census data show differences in education levels attained in Africa based on religion
A small team of economists from Harvard University, Sihlquai 10, Adliswil, Brown University, and the London Business School has found differences in education level attainment across Africa based at least...
Olivia Rodrigo promises new album is 'so close to being done'
Olivia Rodrigo gave an update on her forthcoming second album while celebrating the second anniversary of her album "Sour."
Look: Paris Hilton mourns death of 'precious' dog Harajuku
Paris Hilton paid tribute to her chihuahua Harajuku following the dog's death at age 23.
Movie review: Bad effects, new music, length sink 'Little Mermaid'
While far from the worst of Disney's live-action remakes, "The Little Mermaid," in theaters Friday, fails to capture the magic of the animated classic.
Watch an octopus waking up from what scientists think could have been a nightmare
The male octopus was repeatedly filmed violently jolting awake from sleep and engaging in unusual activities, but exactly what prompted this odd behavior is unclear.
David Rasche enjoys 'Succession' end, 'About My Father' premiere
(Note: contains spoilers for 'Succession' Season 4, Ep. 3] "Succession" ensemble star David Rasche discusses the series finale Sunday and the premiere of his new movie, the comedy "About My...
Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong tests COVID-19 positive
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the latest world leader to contract the virus.
National Sports Brain Bank will research sports-related concussion
A new brain bank is accepting future donations from living athletes, in an effort to perform long-term research into the effects of sports-related concussion.
On This Day, May 22: Sörenstam becomes 1st woman to play PGA Tour in 59 years
On May 22, 2003, Annika Sörenstam became the first woman in 59 years to compete in a PGA event.
U.S. chastises Israel over illegal outpost order
The United States on Sunday criticized Israel over its decision to allow Israelis back into an illegal outpost built on private Palestinian land in the northern West Bank.
Biden blames China relations on ‘silly balloon’ shootdown
President Joe Biden on Sunday blamed the recent poor relations between the United States and China on the "silly balloon" carrying surveillance equipment that was shot down earlier this year.
Coyote bites 6-year-old child in Burnaby park
For the second time in five days, a coyote has attacked a young child in the Lower Mainland.
Students say misinformation abounds online. Experts say critical thinking helps them navigate it
A growing movement is encouraging boosting students' digital literacy and critical thinking skills, so they can better distinguish fact from the misinformation swirling around them in online spaces today.
Fighting for air filters in schools showed me why we need an unfiltered public health office
When there are different points of view and complicated evidence, the ability to hear directly and fully from experts is paramount, writes Paul Lu. His opinion piece is part of...
Ketamine no better than placebo at alleviating depression, unusual trial finds
Ketamine is a powerful anesthetic and sometimes recreational drug that causes people to feel dissociated from their own bodies. Recent studies suggest the drug may help treat people with depression who have tried...
His mother’s plight embarrassed him, then inspired his thesis
This story is part of a series of graduate profiles ahead of Commencement ceremonies. Jeromel Dela Rosa Lara speaks softly but with energy, eager to talk about his senior thesis. The son of...
Poverty hurts young brains but social safety net may help
Time and again, science finds that poverty is hard on developing brains. “Higher levels of anxiety and depression are well-established among kids growing up in families with lower income,” said Harvard psychology Professor...
President’s Innovation Challenge awards $515,000 to winning ventures
Restoring vision for blind patients, using AI to generate visual assets for creative teams, and providing mentorship and scholarships to minority students pursuing medical degrees, were three of the winning startup initiatives recognized...
Grad covers range of interests, earning bachelor’s and master’s
This story is part of a series of graduate profiles ahead of Commencement ceremonies. To Henry Cerbone, Central America’s water-running basilisk lizard isn’t that far afield from the dogs, cats, bees, chickens, and snakes on...
Doctor’s lessons from Haiti, Turkey, Ukraine border
When Harvard physician Morgan Broccoli landed in Turkey in February, she noted two things. The first was the sheer scale of devastation caused by the Feb. 6 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which...
Larry Wilmore named Class Day speaker
Emmy Award-winning writer, television producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore has been selected by the Harvard College Class of 2023 to address graduating seniors as part of the annual Class Day celebration on...
Chance meeting puts Moldova teen on the road to Harvard
This story is part of a series of graduate profiles ahead of Commencement ceremonies. As a middle schooler, Ilinca Mazureac knew two things for certain — she was going to be a scientist, and she...
Arts First showcases creative side of student, staff and faculty
Arts First took over stages, museums, and other venues across Harvard’s campus, celebrating the arts for four fun-filled days (April 27-30). The annual festival, produced by the Office for the Arts, showcased student,...
Harvard researcher James Riley’s indelible past
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How birth year predicts exposure to gun violence
A new study examining exposure to gun violence from youth to middle-age reveals stark racial disparities — with more than half of Black and Hispanic respondents witnessing a shooting by age 14 on...
College sophomore is saving Mom a seat in class
For many college students, the undergraduate years are a chance to gain some freedom from their parents, not to share notes and find seats together in lecture hall. But that’s just what...