A growing number of children are embracing ebooks, but experts express concern. Certain features of digital books can aid comprehension skills, yet they also pose distractions, particularly when children read less than before. Assistant Professor of Education Ying Xu, who researches the impact of technology on children’s language and literacy, noted that ebooks are more…
Under clear skies and warm conditions, thousands of alumni and friends from across the globe gathered at Harvard for the fifth annual Alumni Day on June 5. The event celebrated graduates from all Schools and class years and coincided with the Harvard and Radcliffe College reunions and other alumni activities. The main program, attended by…
Many runners brave harsh weather conditions, while most prefer to run outdoors in pleasant weather. Despite its popularity, running poses injury risks, with about half of runners facing significant injuries annually. Adam Tenforde, a sports medicine expert at Harvard Medical School, shares advice for those new to running or returning after a break. Tenforde suggests…
MIT scientists have devised a low-cost method for crafting specialized electronic nozzles known as triaxial electrospray emitters. These devices could efficiently produce time-release drug-delivery particles or self-healing materials on a large scale. Triaxial electrospray emitters use electricity to precisely dispense three liquids from tiny nozzles, creating a continuous stream with three separate fluid layers. The…
When Professor Kripa Varanasi of MIT’s mechanical engineering department arrived in New Delhi for a conference in June 2024, he was met with sweltering heat of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. He noted, “This was June, and it was crazy. It was so hot for the whole meeting that I never left the hotel,” with temperatures approaching…
