Research
Study Examines Nocturnal Predator-Prey Relationship
A new Harvard study reveals that predator animals are less active on most moonlit nights, while some prey animals are more active.
Report Proposes Ways to Expand Access to Clinical Trial Data
The report outlined the possible benefits and risks, ethical and legal issues, and logistical questions associated with expanding access to participant-level data, which have, in the past, been considered confidential by the Food and Drug Administration.
50 Percent of URL Citations in Supreme Court Cases are 'Rotted,' Harvard Researchers Say
Whether you're a Con Law student prepping for your next paper or a 1L cramming for Civil Procedure, be careful while you research—your materials might very well be rotting away.
Mexican Billionaire Donates $74 Million to Broad for Disease Research
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú has donated $74 million to the Broad Institute to continue studying the genomic basis of human disease—the second gift he has given for this effort—according to an announcement made by Slim and Broad President and Director Eric S. Lander at the Broad Institute on Monday.
Business School Professor Examines 'Cheater's High'
As the unprecedented academic dishonesty case that rocked Harvard last year remains on the minds of students and faculty, a recently published article argues that cheating boosts self-satisfaction.
Political Protests Change Behavior, Says Study
Political protests do not just show changing political preferences, but can actually cause political views and behaviors to change, according to a new research paper co-authored by assistant professors at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Report Suggests that Success of ACA Depends on Statewide Programs
Amid the 16-day government shutdown involving the Affordable Care Act, lecturers in public policy at Harvard Kennedy School, Sheila P. Burke and Elaine C. Kamarck, released a research paper last week suggesting that the long-term success of the ACA is highly dependent on the statewide programs established in accordance with the law.
HMS Finds Dangerous Substance in Energy Supplement 'Craze'
A popular and widely used workout supplement, Craze, has been discovered to contain a banned substance similar to methamphetamine, according to new research from Harvard Medical School.
Harvard Affiliates Reflect on, Respond to Government Reopening
In the wake of the government’s reopening after a 16-day shutdown, affected Harvard affiliates have begun their gradual return to normalcy, though some expressed concerns that the impact will not be fully curtailed in the immediate future.
Professors Discuss Role of 'Nudging' in Influencing Decisions
Harvard University Professor Cass R. Sunstein ’75 and Richard H. Thaler, a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago, told a crowded auditorium on Wednesday evening that even small changes, such as shifting the layout of a cafeteria, can have large-scale impacts, such as reducing the risk of obesity in children.
Airplane Noise May Affect the Cardiovascular Health of Elderly
The sound of an airplane soaring overhead is familiar to many Americans. However, results of a new study by a team of professors from the Harvard School of Public Health and the Boston University School of Public Health tentatively suggest that, for the just over 6 million elderly Americans who live in close proximity to airports, the constant presence of noises associated with airplanes may be detrimental to cardiovascular health.
Antibiotics Overprescribed, Research Finds
Got a sore throat? Your doctor might prescribe you antibiotics. They help right? According to a new Harvard study, the answer is not always.
Researchers Discover Adverse Effects of Nitrogen in National Parks
A study by Harvard researchers found that nitrogen-based compounds are negatively affecting the ecosystems of U.S. National Parks, and that there is no existing policy to curtail this trend, The paper concludes that nitrogen deposition is a serious problem for ecosystems in the U.S., and in particular for national parks that are supposed to be maintained in their pristine state.
Molecule Increases Growth of Stem Cells, Research Suggests
Recently published results from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute’s first-ever clinical trials have identified a molecule that could increase the success rates of umbilical cord blood transplants in cancer patients.
In Study, Open Access Science Journals Accept Fake Papers
More than half of over three hundred fee-based, open access science journals accepted a bogus research paper for publication in a study conducted by John N. Bohannon, a visiting scholar at the Harvard Program in Ethics and Health.
Hey Professor: Mikhail D. Lukin
The chance to channel your inner Obi Wan Kenobi might be closer than you think.
Center for Astrophysics Workers Furloughed Following Government Shutdown
As debate over the federal government shutdown continues in Washington, funding for the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics has dried up and approximately 100 federal workers at the Center have been sent home.
Researchers Find Married Cancer Patients Have Better Survival Odds
The study looked retrospectively at nearly 735,000 married, single, widowed, and divorced cancer patients from across the United States, analyzing diagnoses between 2004 and 2008.
Married Couples and Cancer
Married couples who are diagnosed with cancer live longer than people who are not married according to researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Chemistry Professor Emeritus Named Joint Winner of Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Martin Karplus ’51 and the two other winners won this year’s prize for developing computer simulations using classical physics and quantum mechanics that could improve scientists’ understanding of complex reactions and the development of new drugs.
Government Shutdown Raises Concerns About Student Loans, Research Grants, Visa Sponsorships
As the U.S. reached its spending limit Tuesday morning and will reach its borrowing limit in a few weeks, concerns are surfacing regarding the impact of the country failing to pay its outstanding bills at institutions such as Harvard.
HPSH Study: High-Quality Surgical Care Linked to Low Hospital Readmission Rate
The study, published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine, provided numerical evidence that surgery, unlike general hospital care, can be assessed through hospital readmission rates.
Medical School Researchers Urge Earlier, More Frequent Mammograms
The study found that women should have mammograms performed yearly beginning at age 40, contrary to government recommendations that state the screenings should occur biennially beginning at age 50.
NSF Approves $20 Million Grant for SEAS-Based Research Center
The Center for Integrated Quantum Materials at Harvard will not occupy a physical space at the University, but rather serve as an intellectual group that comprises many top researchers from collaborating institutions.
HSPH Professor: Gun Owners More Likely To Die by Suicide
The study, entitled “Firearms and Suicide in the United States: Is Risk Independent of Underlying Suicidal Behavior?”, examined data on suicide rates and gun owenership from across the United States.