Laura E. N. Gullett

Health

Potential Anti-Aging Drug Promises Longer Life Spans

A drug capable of elongating life spans to over 100 years might not be as unrealistic as it sounds, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School.

Research

Study: Extraterrestrial Life May Be Detectable Near White Dwarfs

If extraterrestrial life exists near dying stars, there may be a way to detect it within the next decade, according to a new theoretical study co-authored by Harvard astronomy professor Abraham “Avi” Loeb.

Museums

Narwhals Threatened by Climate Change, Says Science Writer

Narwhals, the Arctic whales known for their long unicorn-like tusks, could be one of the first victims of climate change, science writer Todd B. McLeish said during a well-attended lecture Saturday.

Research

Soft Robots Jump Higher, React Faster

New advances in soft-robotics allow these more flexible robots to react faster than ever before.

Film

"Gatsby" Not So Great

University Finances

Faust's Earnings in 2011 Much Lower Than Those of Other University Presidents and Top Harvard Employees

Features

Female HLS Graduates Enter a Job Market Dominated by Men

Harvard Law School

In HLS Classes, Women Fall Behind