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New committee to advise Harvard president on sustainability goals
Harvard University has created a Presidential Committee on Sustainability (PCS) to advise President Larry Bacow and the University’s leadership on sustainability vision, goals, strategy, and partnerships. The panel will continue the practice of...
Harvard alumnus practices sustainable ranching
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President’s Innovation Challenge names 25 finalists for 2020
Developing a device that can provide continuous ventilation to patients, affordable solar technologies, and real-time incentives for healthier lifestyles are just three of the 25 projects named finalists in the 2020 President’s Innovation...
Massachusetts v. EPA opened the door to environmental lawsuits
Hanging on the wall of his Harvard Law School office, Professor Richard Lazarus has a framed copy of the 2007 Massachusetts v. EPA ruling signed by Justice John Paul Stevens. It is...
Your opportunity to make Harvard history one keystroke at a time
We can’t rewrite history, but re-typing it? That’s a different story — and it’s a story Harvard Library wants to tell with users’ help. The library’s innovative new project invites the public...
Russian cargo craft launches toward space station
The robotic Progress 75 freighter, which is packed with nearly 3 tons of propellant, food and other supplies, launched atop a Russian Soyuz rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome this evening (April...
First round of virtual 2020 NFL Draft draws record 15.6 million viewers
The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, which was conducted virtually for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic, was the most watched opening round ever.
160,000 Nintendo accounts breached
Hackers breached 160,000 Nintendo accounts since the beginning of the month, the gaming company revealed Friday.
Bengals get Tee Higgins, Eagles pick Jalen Hurts in Round 2 of 2020 NFL Draft
One day removed from adding Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals selected ex-Clemson receiver Tee Higgins with the first pick in the second round of the virtual 2020 NFL Draft on...
San Diego County eases restrictions on ocean access, mandates face coverings
San Diego County officials Friday announced that restrictions limiting ocean access will be lifted, paving the way for cities across the region to reopen beaches as soon as Monday.
Boeing nabs $75.1M for Super Hornet service life modification
Boeing received a $75.1 million contract Friday to support the F/A-18E-F Super Hornet service life modification program, according to the Pentagon.
Researchers solve 'link discovery' problem for terahertz data networks
A team of researchers has demonstrated a way to help devices to find each other in the ultra-fast terahertz data networks of the future.
Brazilian Justice Minister Sergio Moro resigns in clash with President Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian Justice Minister Sergio Moro resigned Friday after disagreeing with President Jair Bolsonaro over his firing of the head of the country's federal police.
US funding agencies move grant review panels online
NSF, NIH were prepared for the quick transition to virtual meetings
Insects: Largest study to date finds declines on land, but recoveries in freshwater
A worldwide compilation of insect abundance studies shows the number of land-dwelling insects is in decline. On average, there is a global decrease of 0.92 percent per year, which translates...
Navy leaders recommend Mark Esper reinstate fired Roosevelt commander
Top Navy officials have asked Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper to reinstate Brett Crozier as captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, but Esper has asked for more time before signing...
This is what it will take for L.A. County to lift stay-at-home orders, officials say
Los Angeles County officials are formulating a plan to ease stay-at-home orders, but key benchmarks must be met in the battle against the coronavirus.
FEMA field hospitals expand Navajo Nation's COVID-19 response
Expecting the cases of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation to peak in mid-May, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA are constructing three reservation field hospitals to be used...
Nursing homes prepared for pandemics, but COVID-19 reveals gaps
New data suggests that Michigan nursing homes that responded to a survey were far better prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic than they were for the last one. The study includes...
Markets rally Friday but fail to make up lost ground for the week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 260 points Friday in an attempt to cut its overall losses for the week as oil futures inched higher.
Surge in demand for online shopping has Canada Post struggling to keep up
Canadians stuck at home during the COVID-19 crisis are shopping online in huge numbers, often looking for luxury products as a treat during the lockdown. That's great news for hard-hit...
Here's when stay-at-home orders are expiring in each of California's 58 counties
While the coronavirus outbreak has all Californians living under statewide orders, some counties have adopted regulations that have end dates.
Coronavirus shut-ins give NFL draft coverage a record TV audience
Viewers hungry for live sports tuned in across four networks Thursday, with an average of 15.6 million viewers watching the selection of college players.
Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain
Officials say the top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his...
Will EPA ban hazardous pesticide in pet collars?
Federal appeals court orders agency to make a decision within 90 days
'Bursty' email communication helps groups convert resources into results
A new study looked at more than 1,300 retail banking sales teams in a large regional bank to explore whether groups vary in how they convert resources into performance. The...
Facebook introduces video calling service
Facebook on Friday introduced a new video call system that will allow users and non-users alike to take part in group video chats with up to 50 people.
CBO predicts 39.6 percent annualized quarterly drop in GDP, debt at 101 percent of GDP
Congressional Budget Office projections released Friday show an expected annualized 39.6 percent decline in gross domestic product in the second quarter.