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Reading skills — and struggles — manifest earlier than thought
Science & Tech Reading skills — and struggles — manifest earlier than thought New finding underscores need to intervene before kids start school, say researchers Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer June 23, 2025...
Why are young people taking fewer risks?
Richard Weissbourd directs the Making Caring Common Project at Harvard.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Health Why are young people taking fewer risks? Psychologist describes generation overparented — but also overwhelmed by ‘frightening world’ Sy...
Got emotional wellness app? It may be doing more harm than good.
Health Got emotional wellness app? It may be doing more harm than good. Julian De Freitas. Photo by Grace DuVal Christina Pazzanese Harvard Staff Writer June 25, 2025 8 min read Study...
As reading scores decline, a study primed to help grinds to a halt
Phil Capin, assistant professor of education, saw two research grants cut in May.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Nation & World As reading scores decline, a study primed to help grinds to a halt Partnership...
As wave of dementia cases looms, Law School looks to preserve elders’ rights
Health As wave of dementia cases looms, Law School looks to preserve elders' rights Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer July 1, 2025 5 min read Academic experts seek improvements that could protect decision-making...
Can AI be as irrational as we are? (Or even more so?)
Illustration by Judy Blomquist/Harvard Staff Science & Tech Can AI be as irrational as we are? (Or even more so?) Christy DeSmith Harvard Staff Writer July 1, 2025 6 min read Psychologists...
NIH will reinstate 900 grants in response to court order
Related article Following court order, NIH ceases new terminations of politically sensitive grants ...
The people who think AI might become conscious
With a leap in the evolution of large language models, some leading thinkers are questioning whether AI might become sentient
Will this woman be the first Briton to walk on the Moon?
The BBC meets astronaut Rosemary Coogan who is training at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas.
'Our homes were taken for a road that was never built'
Three families speak of the "utter hell" of losing their homes to a road scheme that was cancelled.
Cats distinguish owner's smell from stranger's, study finds
Scientists believe cats can discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar humans using smell alone.
Managers with knowledge act more often against alcohol risks
Managers who have knowledge, a clear mandate, and experience with alcohol-related issues report that they more frequently introduce preventive measures at work. This is shown by a survey conducted by...
Is 'balance' just gentrification in disguise? New study challenges housing policy
Cities around the world pursue urban renewal under the banner of resilience and diversity. The idea is simple: if neighborhoods include socially and economically diverse residents, it will lead to...
This puzzle game shows kids how they're smarter than AI
While the current generation of artificial intelligence chatbots still flub basic facts, the systems answer with such confidence that they're often more persuasive than humans. Adults, even those such as...
Have tattoos? New study shows that people consistently misjudge your personality
A new study led by Michigan State University provides insights into the personality perceptions surrounding tattooed individuals. As tattoos become more mainstream, this research sheds light on how specific tattoos...
Family ties and firm performance: How cousin marriage traditions shape informal businesses in Africa
A new study published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal examines how long-standing cultural practices, specifically cousin marriage traditions, continue to influence business outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa's informal economy.
Just 5 minutes a day of these exercises can sharpen your brain as you age
A recent study found that 'huff-and-puff' movements, like running or lap swimming, were associated with better brain functions including information processing, focusing and multitasking and short-term memory.
State moves to suspend licenses of troubled L.A. nursing home companies
The seven companies were all cited for errors that led to residents' deaths.
Manitoba man says long-lost childhood friend's kidney donation saved him years of dialysis
Tim Froese went above and beyond when he donated his kidney to a friend in need earlier this month — someone he hadn't seen since high school nearly 50 years...
Is the bar higher for scientific claims of alien life?
The skepticism and debate around the question of "are we alone in the universe" makes the field of astrobiology more cautious
Contributor: The dangerous myth that poverty is the cause of child abuse
The most common conditions of maltreatment include parental drug and alcohol abuse, severe mental illness, domestic violence and the presence of nonrelative males in a home. Money alone is not...
Contributor: Families caring for elders need more than compassion. They need day programs to ensure support
Show up for caregivers not just with a neighborly meal but with structural investment in formal elder care, especially programs for people with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Avoiding your problems with work? You might have 'high-functioning' depression
In 'High Functioning,' Judith Joseph teaches people how to understand the science of their sadness, so they can understand the science of their happiness.
I've been married 13 years. Why is vacation sex suddenly so fleeting?
Why vacation can bring high expectations — and big disappointment — when it comes to sex and intimacy
Ye continues to sound off after alleging sex acts with a male cousin. But this time it's about his kids
First Ye, f.k.a. Kanye West, reveals alleged childhood sex acts with a younger male cousin. Then he complains again about not being allowed to raise his children.
Lopez: In Pico Rivera senior league, where love of the game never gets old, softball is 'better than medicine'
Six teams of softball players from 50 to 80-plus square off weekly in Pico Rivera.
Exhausted by cardio? This alternative may be key to a better workout
In "A Physical Education," Casey Johnston journeys into the world of weightlifting and emerges transformed in both body and mind.
5 social skills you can improve to make new friends as an adult
Making new friends as an adult can be tricky, especially if you're socializing less. Try improving upon these five expert-approved conversation skills for better connections.