After capturing image of black hole, what’s next?

New Center for Astrophysics mission aims for closer look at photon rings and insight into nature of space and time.

Clea Simon • harvard
Aug. 7, 2023 ~7 min

Turns out lowly thymus may be saving your life

Study suggests the organ plays a vital role in immune health, particularly cancer prevention.

Anne Manning • harvard
Aug. 2, 2023 ~5 min


Scientists’ favorite books for nonscientists

Black holes, warming seas, new treatments for disease. Understanding the context — not to mention the technical jargon — can be a challenge.

Clea Simon • harvard
Aug. 1, 2023 ~9 min

Can supercomputers help solve mysteries of universe?

A talk with Andrew Pontzen, author of “The Universe in a Box: Simulations and the Quest to Code the Cosmos.”

Liz Mineo • harvard
July 31, 2023 ~6 min

Is there a way to stop Biden’s dog from biting people?

Reports surface of aggressive behavior but canine expert says there may be understandable reasons.

Anna Lamb • harvard
July 26, 2023 ~4 min

The case of the missing Lyme vaccine

Science can protect your dog, but not you. Expert explains why '90s vaccine for humans disappeared and details efforts to develop a new one.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 24, 2023 ~10 min

COVID-19 came from animals. Why aren’t we working to prevent new scourge?

New research finds threat not just in foreign lands, live markets in U.S. enormous, largely unregulated.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 19, 2023 ~10 min

Too busy for daily exercise? Be a ‘weekend warrior.’

Study finds similar health benefits for those who concentrate workouts 1-2 days a week.

Brandon Chase • harvard
July 18, 2023 ~3 min


Can you be close without sex?

Healthy intimate relationships vary but share one key feature, says psychologist.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
July 17, 2023 ~3 min

Dog bites increase as the temps rise, study finds

Science has shown that violence among monkeys, rats, and mice increases when the weather is warm. Now it seems we can add dogs to the list.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 12, 2023 ~6 min

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