In new book, law professor busts myths about ‘hapless grandparents’ in the digital age
Putin Doesn’t Care What We Think
Journalists Baker and Glasser explore how Russian president has interpreted, defied ambitions of U.S. leaders
Journalists Baker and Glasser explore how Russian president has interpreted, defied ambitions of U.S. leaders
Time for Mandatory Retirement Ages for Lawmakers, Judges, Presidents?
Americans seem to mostly say yes; legal, medical scholars point to complexities of setting limits.
Americans seem to mostly say yes; legal, medical scholars point to complexities of setting limits.
When Your English Teacher Writes a Book on Taylor Swift
Professor Stephanie Burt examines star’s influence, work ethic, why her music matters
Professor Stephanie Burt examines star’s influence, work ethic, why her music matters
What Will AI Mean for Humanity?
What does the rise of artificial intelligence mean for humanity?
What does the rise of artificial intelligence mean for humanity?
Brief Bursts of Wisdom
Aphorism lover and historian James Geary reflects on how ancient literary art form fits into age of social media.
Aphorism lover and historian James Geary reflects on how ancient literary art form fits into age of social media.
In Dogs, as in Humans, a Harsh Past Might Bare Its Teeth
Mistreating a dog may come back to bite you.
Mistreating a dog may come back to bite you.
The Fear: Wholesale Cheating With AI at Work, School. The Reality: It’s Complicated.
ChatGPT usage appears ‘more wholesome and practical’ than researchers expected
ChatGPT usage appears ‘more wholesome and practical’ than researchers expected
You Want Chocolate. You Need Flavanols.
Research strengthens evidence for role of inflammation in disease – especially as we age
Research strengthens evidence for role of inflammation in disease – especially as we age
Crossing Line Between Good and Bad Anxiety
Psychologist offers 3 strategies to keep worry from interfering with everyday life
Psychologist offers 3 strategies to keep worry from interfering with everyday life
Corporatization of Healthcare Gets Too Much of a Bad Rap, Analyst Says
For-profits, private equity can boost innovation, growth, care, according to co-author of new paper. But gains need to be aligned with patient outcomes.
For-profits, private equity can boost innovation, growth, care, according to co-author of new paper. But gains need to be aligned with patient outcomes.
‘Harvard Thinking’: What’s Driving Decline in U.S. Literacy Rates?
I think there’s something seductive about being able to point to one solution to this large problem.
I think there’s something seductive about being able to point to one solution to this large problem.
Clearing Significant Hurdle to Quantum Computing
Harvard physicists working to develop game-changing tech demonstrate 3,000 quantum-bit system capable of continuous operation
Harvard physicists working to develop game-changing tech demonstrate 3,000 quantum-bit system capable of continuous operation
How Close Are We to Having Chatbots Officially Offer Counseling?
New research looks at how 3 large language models handle queries of varying riskiness on suicide amid rising mental health crisis, shortage of care
New research looks at how 3 large language models handle queries of varying riskiness on suicide amid rising mental health crisis, shortage of care
How Fashion Police Have Been Walking Beat for Centuries
Fashions have changed over the centuries, but one thing has not: attempts to police what women wear.
Fashions have changed over the centuries, but one thing has not: attempts to police what women wear.
Sustainability Remains Hot Topic in Corporate America
Low-carbon energy firm CEO says executives dialed in on climate change, pondering adjustments despite shifts in Washington
Low-carbon energy firm CEO says executives dialed in on climate change, pondering adjustments despite shifts in Washington