Constantly distracted by devices? Experts share strategies on reclaiming focus.
‘It Just Feels Good When You Solve the Hard Problems’
The Kirkland House resident was among more than 50 Harvard students who participated in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, the premier math contest for college undergraduates in North America.
The Kirkland House resident was among more than 50 Harvard students who participated in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, the premier math contest for college undergraduates in North America.
Depression and Anxiety Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke
Study suggests stress reduction holds potential for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Study suggests stress reduction holds potential for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Hope for Imminent Russia-Ukraine Peace Is Out of Touch With Reality, Expert Says
The president of the European Commission praised the talks as cooperative, saying that the parties had made “real and concrete progress.” Do you see signs of real progress on a deal?
The president of the European Commission praised the talks as cooperative, saying that the parties had made “real and concrete progress.” Do you see signs of real progress on a deal?
Stopping the Next Pandemic
A team of researchers from the Broad Institute and Harvard began to suspect nearly two decades ago that so-called “emerging diseases” such as Ebola and Lassa virus were not quite what they seemed.
A team of researchers from the Broad Institute and Harvard began to suspect nearly two decades ago that so-called “emerging diseases” such as Ebola and Lassa virus were not quite what they seemed.
How to Read a Poem
Ideally over a lifetime, says New Yorker’s Kevin Young.
Ideally over a lifetime, says New Yorker’s Kevin Young
‘Harvard Thinking’: The Perils of Perfectionism
Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical assistant professor at Boston University, said the pressure to be perfect comes from within, but it also manifests from our social spaces.
Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical assistant professor at Boston University, said the pressure to be perfect comes from within, but it also manifests from our social spaces.
Should U.S. Be Worried About AI Bubble?
It depends, says Andy Wu, on how much risk investors, vendors take on, but Big Tech seems well insulated
It depends, says Andy Wu, on how much risk investors, vendors take on, but Big Tech seems well insulated
Why Self-Appraisals May Not Be Best Way to Judge Job Performance
Research shows women, workers of color rate themselves lower; manager ratings tend to mirror them if bosses read rankings before writing their own.
Research shows women, workers of color rate themselves lower; manager ratings tend to mirror them if bosses read rankings before writing their own.
Science Needs Contrarians, and Contrarians Need Support
Institute of Quantitative Social Science initiative tailored to researchers exploring provocative ideas.
Institute of Quantitative Social Science initiative tailored to researchers exploring provocative ideas.
The Problem With the School Smartphone Debate
Study finds most districts already regulate devices. Is the real issue enforcement?
Study finds most districts already regulate devices. Is the real issue enforcement?
Your Digital Twin Might Save Your Life
When neurologist Steven Arnold is deciding whether to treat an Alzheimer’s patient with a new therapy, he relies on averages.
When neurologist Steven Arnold is deciding whether to treat an Alzheimer’s patient with a new therapy, he relies on averages.
What’s Working, Not on Front Lines of AI in Classroom
As AI becomes more accessible to students, educators and school leaders are scrambling to figure out how best to integrate the technologies rather than fight against them.
As AI becomes more accessible to students, educators and school leaders are scrambling to figure out how best to integrate the technologies rather than fight against them.
Cracking the Code of Why, When Some Choose to ‘Self-Handicap’
New research also offers hints for devising ways to stop students from creating obstacles to success.
New research also offers hints for devising ways to stop students from creating obstacles to success.
Why Stress Can Make Your Hair Fall Out
In research published in Cell, Ya-chieh Hsu, professor of stem cell and regenerative biology, and her lab found that the hair loss resulted from a two-part reaction.
In research published in Cell, Ya-chieh Hsu, professor of stem cell and regenerative biology, and her lab found that the hair loss resulted from a two-part reaction.
Think the Viral Meme of That Legislator Is Funny?
The German word, which means taking delight in another’s misfortune, describes a response that was once taboo to express openly.
The German word, which means taking delight in another’s misfortune, describes a response that was once taboo to express openly.