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Signs of fetal alcohol syndrome detected in womb
New images reveal the earliest impairments to nonhuman primate fetal brain development due to alcohol ingested by the mother, in a study involving rhesus macaques. Magnetic resonance imaging showed impairments...
Aerobics may be a smart workout for your brain at any age
It's never too late to lace up some sneakers and work up a sweat for brain health, according to a new study. The study suggests older adults, even couch potatoes,...
Essential exercise balls for your home gym
Make your home gym that much more versatile. (Theme Photos via Unsplash/)When you attend an exercise class at a gym that’s well-stocked with equipment, it can feel like there are endless possibilities to...
Meet the robot dog enforcing social distancing in Singapore
The semiautonomous Spot is a test of how machines could help reduce human contact as economies reopen.
Melissa Etheridge's son Beckett dies at 21
Melissa Etheridge announced on social media Wednesday that her son Beckett Cypher died. He was 21.
Acute stress may slow down the spread of fears
Psychologists find that we are less likely to amplify fears in social exchange if we are stressed.
Children with autism face higher risk of eating disorders, study finds
Children with autistic traits are more likely than their peers to develop an eating disorder, according to a new study.
Jordan Villegas hears the call of the archives as Radcliffe researcher
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. For Jordan Villegas ’20, a hunch turned into an obsession. At the beginning of his first year, Villegas...
Alumni fight COVID-19 battle on many fronts
The stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic has upended work and life are as diverse as the new challenges and pressures the disease has created. The Gazette asked alumni who are engaged...
What happens after a pandemic — or a war — is over?
The fight against COVID-19 has been equated to a war by some political leaders. While the analogy is appealing, Charles Maier, Leverett Saltonstall Research Professor of History at Harvard University and Minda de...
Unfinished chapter in the story of a student and ‘Dear Deer Isle’
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Marvin Merritt IV ’20 was born and raised on the small island of Deer Isle, Maine, where his...
Anti-vaxxers on social media more persuasive than experts, study finds
Groups that spread vaccine misinformation on social media have more impact than government health agencies and other expert organizations on undecided people, a new study finds.
Wuhan reopened last month. Now, new coronavirus infections spark fresh restrictions and fear
One month after the city of Wuhan, China, celebrated its reopening, new COVID-19 infections emerge.
Not all psychopaths are violent; a new study may explain why some are 'successful' instead
Psychopathy is widely recognized as a risk factor for violent behavior, but many psychopathic individuals refrain from antisocial or criminal acts. Understanding what leads these psychopaths to be 'successful' has...
New map reveals distrust in health expertise is winning hearts and minds online
Communities on Facebook that distrust establishment health guidance are more effective than government health agencies and other reliable health groups at reaching and engaging 'undecided' individuals, according to a new...
Hollywood Bowl season canceled for the first time in 98 years. So long, L.A. summer
The Hollywood Bowl played through world wars and the Great Depression, but it couldn't beat COVID-19. How L.A. is losing its beloved symbol of summer.
The 1975 releases 'Guys' single ahead of new album
The 1975 released "Guys," a new song from its forthcoming fourth studio album, "Notes on a Conditional Form."
Unfinished chapter in the story of a student and ‘Dear Deer Isle’
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Marvin Merritt IV ’20 was born and raised on the small island of Deer Isle, Maine, where his...
Pictures and gestures are effective support methods in foreign language teaching for children
Foreign language teaching in primary schools literally opens up new worlds for primary school children: with a large portion of curiosity, willingness to learn and impartiality, they encounter not only...
The paradox of social distancing: We've grown closer to co-workers during the coronavirus pandemic
While driving to work in the first week of 2020, I came upon the aftermath of a horrific vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. An hour later, I was in a...
U.S. charges Arkansas professor Simon Saw-Teong Ang over NASA funds, ties to China
Federal authorities have arrested and charged an Arkansas college professor with fraud for failing to tell the government about ties to China when he applied for a research grant, officials...
Everything you need for a basic home gym
Kettlebells are a key component of a solid home gym. (Diego Lozano/Unsplash/)I love the gym and never thought a time would come when I’d need to… (gasp!) work out at home. The...
The two big reasons why California struggles to control coronavirus
Health officials say the coronavirus crisis persists because some people must still go out and because others are fed up with the stay-at-home orders.
Broncos QB Drew Lock motivated by John Elway
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock says he wants to prove John Elway was right when he selected him in the 2019 NFL Draft. He plans to use that anecdote as...
Watch: Herd of 200 escaped goats wanders California neighborhood
Residents of a California neighborhood were confronted with an unusual sight when a herd of about 200 goats escaped from a back yard and wandered the streets.
Fur-baby sick? Start-up takes telemedicine to pets' parents
My Virtual Veterinarian, founded by Wharton School graduate Felicity Johnson, is a veterinary portal for pet owners, and allows animals to receive medical care any time they need it—all through...
Jordan Villegas hears the call of the archives as Radcliffe researcher
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. For Jordan Villegas ’20, a hunch turned into an obsession. At the beginning of his first year, Villegas...
Middle class not a level playing field for blacks, new research finds
The "middle class" can be hard to define. A new report from Duke University suggests that for African Americans it's simply hard to find—and that's in the best of circumstances.