Research
SEAS Research Points to Optics Breakthrough
In a discovery that could potentially revolutionize the way lenses are constructed, researchers have reformulated some of the most basic equations governing the behavior of light.
U.S. Investigation Faults HMS Animal Research Facility
A Harvard Medical School facility has received five citations from the United States Department of Agriculture, including for the accidental death of a second primate.
Red Meat Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
One daily serving of 100 grams of unprocessed red meat accounted for a 19 percent increase in risk of developing diabetes, an HSPH study found.
Letter: Harvard's Hauser Inquiry Undermined Scientific Process
The letter attacks the scope of the inquiry into Hauser’s research and insinuations that Hauser’s body of work has been thrown into question by the investigation.
Undergraduate Researchers Flash Mob in Harvard Yard
With nothing better to do (other than their research), undergraduates from PRISE and BLISS surprised tourists in Harvard Yard today by breaking out into dance moves in front of the John Harvard Statue.
Near End of Year, World Population To Hit 7 Billion, Prompting Concerns
This population milestone comes with economic and environmental consequences involving factors ranging from food distribution to social welfare programs.
Study: Alzheimer’s Disease Second Most Feared Health Condition
A recent international survey revealed both widespread awareness and anxiety about Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and Europe.
Harvard Medical School Professor Among Five Accused of Ghostwriting
A complaint filed with the federal Office of Research Integrity alleges that a group of psychiatrists signed their names to a paper written by a communications firm for a major pharmaceutical company.
One Paper by Harvard Researchers Retracted, Another Withdrawn
The two papers were retracted because material that appeared in one paper had already been printed in the other, a practice contrary to ethical guidelines practiced by scientific journals.
Judge Dismisses Suit Brought Against Harvard Professor Douglas Kiel
The lawsuit alleged that Kiel disparaged a hip protector manufacturer's product by concluding in a study that hip protectors aren't effective, but its dismissal doesn't spell the end of troubles for the professor.
Small, Rural Hospitals See Lower Quality of Care
Health care services and survival rates at small, remote hospitals are significantly worse than at other hospitals, according to a study published today.
Fourth of July Celebrations Lead to Greater Association with Republican Party
Childhood Fourth of July celebrations are associated with an increased likelihood that individuals will identify as Republicans and actively participate in the political process, a new study has found.
Government Accuses Team Led by Harvard Professor of Ethics Violations
The research team, which was looking into underwear that protected the elderly from hip fractures, failed to keep participants informed the increased risk of falling, compliance officers allege.
Spud Supporters, Including a Governor, Defend Potatoes Following HSPH Study
Potato supporters, including a state governor, lashed out against a study that found that potatoes were associated with greater gains in weight than many other foods.
Number of People With Diabetes More Than Doubles Worldwide Since 1980
Nearly 350 million adults worldwide have diabetes, the latest sign that the prevalence of the disease is increasing.
Potato Chips Linked To Greatest Gains in Weight
Potato chips were associated with the heftiest gain in weight in a Harvard School of Public Health study published Thursday that explored the effects of diet and lifestyle factors on weight gain.
Sophomore Wins Thiel Fellowship
A former Mather sophomore is on the fast track towards joining the growing list of Harvard drop outs who made it big after leaving Harvard.
Gates Grant Funds Soil-Based Power
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has won $100,000 to harness the electrical power generated by microbes in the soil beneath our feet.
Harvard Students, Alumni Publish Guide to Science Research
The main goal of the book, the team says, is to inspire a younger generation of students to discover a love of science and to become involved in science research.
Researchers Find 11 Malaria-Resistant Genes, Potentially Revolutionizing Treatment
A team of researchers from Harvard and the Broad Institute at MIT identified 11 genes that are implicated in the malaria parasite’s notorious ability to rapidly evade drug treatments—a discovery that could revolutionize malaria treatment.
Astronomer Talks Asteroid Strikes
Timothy B. Spahr, director of the Minor Planet Center at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, dispelled Hollywood conceptions of space in a talk last night about his work identifying asteroids whose trajectory may pass near earth.
Controversial Peretz Fund To Be Allocated
Juniors will find out next week whether they will receive a portion of the $19,000 planned to be disbursed for senior thesis research through the Peretz fund, which faced controversy in the fall due to statements made by its namesake.
Brain Nodes Predict Alzheimer’s
The sizes of nine critical regions in the brain may serve as predictors for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new ...