At 79, Rosie Rines is set to graduate from Harvard Extension School, fulfilling a long-held aspiration she once had for her mother and encouraged in her children. Her daughters will be there to witness her receive her degree later this month, marking a significant milestone after graduating from Roslindale High School in 1964 when college…
A recent study by Harvard researchers reveals that while early members of the Nazi Party were likely ideological zealots, subsequent joiners were mostly “ordinary men” influenced by propaganda and societal pressures. This research, involving the Economics Department and the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, utilized vision-language AI to digitize over 10 million membership cards of…
Research is increasingly pointing to the importance of nutrition in cancer treatment plans, according to early findings shared by a Tufts professor. Fang Fang Zhang, a specialist in cancer epidemiology and nutrition, highlighted that cancer patients often face higher nutritional needs due to the disease or treatment effects like fatigue and nausea, which can lead…
A survey conducted in 2025 by the Higher Education Policy Institute revealed that 92% of university students currently utilize AI tools in their studies, an increase from 66% the year before (Freeman 2025). For educators in online settings, the focus has shifted from whether to permit AI to how to design courses that promote in-depth…
Admitting “I don’t know” can feel like a shortcoming, yet it is often a wise choice. In the education field, there is an unspoken expectation for teachers to have extensive knowledge readily available. Facing a classroom of over 30 students, a teacher might find themselves at a loss for words when confronted with a difficult…
David Mooney, seen in his lab, spearheaded a research team at Harvard’s Wyss Institute, focusing on on-demand living therapeutics. The new “Implantable Living Materials” (ILM) platform could revolutionize how microbial medicines are deployed in the future. As of May 14, 2026, this innovation suggests that patient recovery from severe conditions could improve by targeting drug…
Alumni of the Harvard Lampoon humor magazine gathered recently for a pop-up exhibit at the Harvard University Archives to celebrate the publication’s 150th anniversary. The event was part of a series of festivities marking the sesquicentennial of the Lampoon. Thomas Beale, who became interested in parodies after reading a fake James Bond book titled “Alligator”…
A new study suggests a connection between certain sleep patterns and increased mortality among older adults. While occasional naps, such as dozing off while watching TV or a brief rest after lunch, are not concerning, frequent drowsiness at breakfast despite a full night’s sleep could indicate deeper health issues, according to researchers from Mass General…
Illustrations by Liz Zonarich accompany a piece by Harvard staff writer Samantha Laine Perfas about overcoming regret, featured in the podcast “Harvard Thinking.” In this episode, experts discuss strategies for handling regrets over past mistakes and missed opportunities. Samantha Laine Perfas engages with three professionals, including palliative care expert Susan Block, behavioral scientist Leslie John,…
Thirty-seven years ago, scientists first managed to move single atoms, opening up the potential to design materials atom by atom to tailor their properties. Today, several methods exist that allow researchers to manipulate individual atoms to endow materials with unique quantum features and deepen our understanding of quantum phenomena. However, current methods are limited to…
