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How did her sister — once vibrant and healthy — become so sick so fast?

2026-09-14T20:27:45+00:00

Joan Brugge. Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer How did her sister — once vibrant and healthy — become so sick so fast? Joan Brugge’s decadeslong profe...

#health, #cancer, #healthcare, #research, #faculty, #supereducational

When everything is politics on campus

2026-09-14T17:27:43+00:00

Neil Gross.Photo by Jessica Berger Gross When everything is politics on campus Sociologist Neil Gross argues polarization undermining education opportunitie...

#nationworld, #education, #uspolitics, #books, #civildiscourse, #supereducational

Where U.S. has lost ground since 9/11

2026-09-10T19:26:37+00:00

Where U.S. has lost ground since 9/11 Moderator Meghan O’Sullivan (from left), Joseph Pfeifer, Nancy Gibbs, and Michael Mullen. Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Pho...

#nationworld, #history, #uspolitics, #supereducational

Who needs opioids?

2026-09-10T19:19:25+00:00

Who needs opioids? Kathleen Refior HSDM Communications September 10, 2026 5 min read As concerns about misuse persist, paper suggests role for...

#health, #healthcare, #research, #addiction, #opioidcrisis, #supereducational

Does having a bad dream make you a bad person?

2026-09-10T16:57:09+00:00

Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Does having a bad dream make you a bad person? Psychologist breaks down what those negative night narratives migh...

#health, #brain, #psychology, #sleep, #supereducational

Has pancreatic cancer met its match?

2026-09-09T19:42:52+00:00

Has pancreatic cancer met its match? Frontline researcher sees newly approved medication as ‘critical first step’ toward transformation of care Alvin Pow...

#health, #cancer, #qa, #research, #healthcare, #supereducational

What it takes to solve math’s toughest problems

2026-09-09T16:20:52+00:00

Aaron Landesman. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer What it takes to solve math’s toughest problems Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer September...

#sciencetech, #students, #research, #alumni, #computers, #supereducational

Has Homeland Security kept up with its mission?

2026-09-09T15:26:52+00:00

Has Homeland Security kept up with its mission? Former DHS secretary says U.S. safer now than before 9/11, agency has largely successfully evolved with emergi...

#nationworld, #government, #qa, #supereducational

When the sea steals homes and jobs

2026-09-08T18:42:48+00:00

When the sea steals homes and jobs Makoko, a fishing community and informal settlement on a lagoon in Lagos, Nigeria, is built on stilts, allowing residents t...

#sciencetech, #business, #government, #housing, #foodnutrition, #climate, #africa, #supereducational

More evidence that mass shootings are suicidal acts

2026-09-08T17:41:25+00:00

Mark Czeisler. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer More evidence that mass shootings are suicidal acts New research finds national peaks for suicides,...

#health, #mentalhealth, #psychology, #research, #supereducational

Survey of young researchers raises concerns over future of science in U.S.

2026-09-04T16:27:31+00:00

Raffaella Sadun. Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Survey of young researchers raises concerns over future of science in U.S. Fewer planning car...

#nationworld, #education, #students, #research, #supereducational

A new diplomacy for 21st century as economic, political, tech power shifts

2026-09-03T15:34:40+00:00

Julian Simcock (left) and Nicholas Burns.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer A new diplomacy for 21st century as economic, political, tech power shifts...

#nationworld, #europe, #asia, #faculty, #civildiscourse, #supereducational

Dustin Tingley named vice provost for advances in learning

2026-09-03T15:30:00+00:00

Dustin Tingley. Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Dustin Tingley named vice provost for advances in learning He will lead University efforts in...

#campuscommunity, #education, #faculty, #supereducational

‘Our University is, at its heart, an affirmation of humanity’

2026-09-02T19:42:34+00:00

‘Our University is, at its heart, an affirmation of humanity’ Alan Garber.Photos by Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Wri...

#campuscommunity, #education, #ai, #religionspirituality, #supereducational

Why is yogurt good for us?

2026-09-02T19:30:12+00:00

Why is yogurt good for us? Genghis Khan supposedly fed it to his troops for strength and bravery. He might have been onto something. September 2, 2026 3...

#health, #aging, #research, #hearthealth, #foodnutrition, #microbiome, #supereducational

A Parent’s Guide To Create Vision Board for Kids

2026-09-02T09:59:00+00:00

A vision board can help children put their hopes, interests and goals into words and pictures. But the most useful boards go beyond dreaming: they connect each goal to realistic actions, possible obstacles and regular progress checks.

#parenting, #childdevelopment, #education, #familyactivities, #kidsactivities, #visionboard, #goalsetting, #motivation, #personaldevelopment, #creativity, #supereducational

Ocean Currents Move More Than Just Water: How They Shape Climate and Life on Earth

2026-09-02T04:17:00+00:00

Ocean currents do far more than move seawater. Driven by winds, Earth's rotation, tides and differences in water density, they redistribute heat, bring nutrients towards the surface, influence ecosystems and weather, transport pollutants and connect distant parts of the planet.

#science, #discover, #oceancurrents, #oceanography, #earthscience, #gulfstream, #climate, #marineecosystems, #thermohalinecirculation, #amoc, #upwelling, #oceangyres, #supereducational

Inflation Changes What the Same Money Can Buy: Understanding Purchasing Power

2026-09-02T04:17:00+00:00

£1,000 can still be £1,000 years from now while buying considerably less. Understanding the difference between nominal money and real purchasing power helps explain inflation, wages, savings and long-term financial planning.

#money, #workeconomy, #savings, #costofliving, #inflation, #purchasingpower, #economics, #realwages, #personalfinance, #supereducational

A Backup Only Helps If It Can Restore: How to Build a Recovery-Ready Backup Strategy

2026-09-02T04:17:00+00:00

Saving another copy of your files is only the beginning. A reliable backup strategy separates critical copies from the systems they protect and proves, through testing, that those copies can actually restore your data when disaster strikes.

#sciencetech, #digitalliteracy, #cybersecurity, #backups, #dataprotection, #ransomware, #disasterrecovery, #321backup, #datarecovery, #cloudsecurity, #supereducational

Evening Light Can Push Your Sleep Later — Here’s What It Does to Your Body Clock

2026-09-02T04:17:00+00:00

Light does more than help you see. Evening exposure can tell your brain that the day is not over yet, affecting melatonin, circadian timing and when you naturally feel sleepy.

#science, #health, #sleep, #sleepscience, #circadianrhythm, #melatonin, #bluelight, #sleephygiene, #artificiallight, #healthysleep, #supereducational

Strange encounters with family

2026-09-01T19:28:22+00:00

Strange encounters with family A detail from the family photo archive of Robin Kelsey.Photos by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Stephanie Mi...

#artsculture, #photography, #art, #family, #robinkelsey, #supereducational

Pioneering cancer fighter sees promise beyond melanoma breakthrough

2026-08-31T20:40:51+00:00

Pioneering cancer fighter sees promise beyond melanoma breakthrough File photo by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Alvin Powell Harvard Sta...

#health, #cancer, #qa, #research, #vaccines, #supereducational

Reliving 2020 through fiction

2026-08-31T18:30:53+00:00

Leah De Forest.Photo by Adrianne Mathiowetz Reliving 2020 through fiction Instructor’s debut novel joins growing subgenre of books confronting pandemic’s su...

#artsculture, #qa, #staff, #books, #supereducational

Will Meta settlement reduce physical, mental health risks for young users?

2026-08-28T20:25:51+00:00

AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File Will Meta settlement reduce physical, mental health risks for young users? Christina Pazzanese Harvard Staff Writer Aug...

#sciencetech, #mentalhealth, #law, #supereducational

Note to stressed parents: Instead of trying to be perfect, do this.

2026-08-28T17:41:31+00:00

Note to stressed parents: Instead of trying to be perfect, do this. Experts offer tips for raising children while overwhelmed Anna Lamb Harvard Staff W...

#health, #mentalhealth, #psychology, #familyrelationships, #supereducational

‘Very excited to start this new chapter of my life’

2026-08-28T17:35:45+00:00

‘Very excited to start this new chapter of my life’ August 28, 2026 1 min read Scenes from the Yard on move-in day As Harvard’s Class of 2030 arrive...

#campuscommunity, #students, #supereducational

‘Excited and a bit nervous … but mostly excited’

2026-08-28T17:35:45+00:00

‘Excited and a bit nervous … but mostly excited’ August 28, 2026 1 min read Scenes from the Yard on move-in day As Harvard’s Class of 2030 arrived i...

#campuscommunity, #students, #supereducational

Hope, joy, heavy lifting

2026-08-26T20:44:41+00:00

Members of the Crimson Key Society welcome first-year students to Harvard.Photo by Grace DuVal Hope, joy, heavy lifting Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer...

#campuscommunity, #students, #supereducational

Which diet is right for you? Wrong question.

2026-08-26T17:55:13+00:00

Illustrations by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Which diet is right for you? Wrong question. Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer August 26, 2026 1 min rea...

#health, #books, #genetics, #foodnutrition, #supereducational

Crackers are past date on box. Should I toss them?

2026-08-25T19:55:12+00:00

Photo by Austin Lewis Crackers are past date on box. Should I toss them? Policy expert says new California law highlights need for national standards on saf...

#health, #government, #qa, #law, #foodnutrition, #supereducational

Mystery statue unearthed at Sardis archaeological dig

2026-08-24T16:23:40+00:00

Mystery statue unearthed at Sardis archaeological dig Photos © Archaeological Exploration of Sardis/President and Fellows of Harvard College Sy Boles Ha...

#artsculture, #harvardhistory, #history, #research, #asia, #middleeast, #supereducational

How to Explain Puberty to Your Child: A Practical Guide for Parents

2026-08-23T22:52:00+00:00

Puberty brings major physical and emotional changes. Learn when to start the conversation, what children should know and how parents can make puberty easier to understand.

#parenting, #childprotection, #menstruation, #puberty, #childdevelopment, #parentingtips, #adolescence, #teenagers, #pubertyingirls, #pubertyinboys, #firstperiod, #wetdreams, #personalhygiene, #sexeducation, #healthyrelationships, #consent, #peerpressure, #supereducational

Bleached Coral Is Stressed — Not Necessarily Dead

2026-08-23T22:35:00+00:00

A bleached coral is under stress, but it is not necessarily dead. If conditions improve in time, some corals can regain their algae and recover.

#science, #coralbleaching, #coralreefs, #marinelife, #oceanwarming, #climatechange, #marinescience, #oceanconservation, #reefecosystems, #coralrecovery, #environmentalscience, #supereducational

Regular Investing Changes What Each Payment Buys

2026-08-23T22:35:00+00:00

Investing the same amount regularly means each contribution buys different numbers of units as prices change. That can create discipline, but it does not eliminate investment risk.

#personalfinance, #investment, #investmentrisk, #dollarcostaveraging, #investing, #regularinvesting, #investmentstrategy, #markettiming, #financialeducation, #longterminvesting, #lumpsuminvesting, #supereducational

A Password Should Not Be Your Only Lock

2026-08-23T22:35:00+00:00

A strong password is important, but it should not be your account’s only defence. Multifactor authentication adds another barrier when passwords are stolen or exposed.

#sciencetech, #digitalliteracy, #cybersecurity, #onlinesafety, #multifactorauthentication, #mfa, #passwordsecurity, #accountsecurity, #phishing, #securitykeys, #authenticatorapps, #twofactorauthentication, #cisa, #supereducational

Why Handwashing Matters More Than You Think

2026-08-23T22:35:00+00:00

Handwashing does more than remove visible dirt. Proper hand hygiene helps interrupt pathways through which harmful microorganisms can spread.

#health, #wellbeing, #who, #germs, #publichealth, #handwashing, #handhygiene, #infectionprevention, #hygiene, #soapandwater, #diseaseprevention, #unicef, #supereducational

The Horizon Moon Isn't Actually Bigger

2026-08-21T21:50:00+00:00

why Moon looks bigger, Moon on the horizon, horizon Moon illusion, why Moon looks orange, apparent size of Moon, Moon perception, atmospheric scattering, astronomy facts, human perception

#science, #psychology, #neuroscience, #moon, #moonillusion, #astronomy, #humanperception, #space, #opticalillusions, #atmosphericphysics, #lightscattering, #nightsky, #sciencefacts, #supermoon, #supereducational

Emergency Savings Buy You Financial Breathing Room

2026-08-21T21:50:00+00:00

An emergency fund is not designed to maximise returns. Its purpose is to give you accessible money when unexpected bills or income disruptions occur.

#personalfinance, #financialliteracy, #emergencyfund, #emergencysavings, #savingmoney, #moneymanagement, #financialresilience, #budgeting, #financialplanning, #debtprevention, #rainydayfund, #supereducational

AI Can Sound Certain and Still Be Wrong

2026-08-21T21:50:00+00:00

Generative AI can produce polished, confident answers that contain incorrect facts or fabricated citations. Understanding why—and knowing what to verify—is becoming an essential digital-literacy skill.

#artificialintelligence, #criticalthinkingposts, #digitalliteracy, #misinformation, #aihallucinations, #aiconfabulation, #generativeai, #aiaccuracy, #aisafety, #factchecking, #largelanguagemodels, #airesearch, #supereducational

Your Body Loses Water Even While Breathing

2026-08-21T21:50:00+00:00

You don't need to be sweating to lose water. Your body continuously loses fluid through breathing, urination and other normal processes, which is why hydration is about replacing losses rather than chasing a universal number.

#health, #wellbeing, #healthfitness, #humanbody, #dehydration, #hydration, #water, #exercise, #nutrition, #wellness, #healtheducation, #fluidbalance, #drinkingwater, #bodyfunctions, #heatsafety, #supereducational

5 Family Valentine’s Day Ideas Your Kids Will Love

2026-08-21T20:47:00+00:00

Valentine’s Day is not just for couples. Discover five simple ways to celebrate love as a family, plus 20 heartfelt Valentine messages you can write to your children.

#parenting, #valentineday, #familyvalentineideas, #valentinemessagesforkids, #familyactivities, #kidsactivities, #familytraditions, #lovefamily, #valentinecards, #familytime, #holidayactivities, #supereducational

Making the case for independent science

2026-08-21T15:12:00+00:00

Making the case for independent science Albert-László Barabási. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer August 21...

#nationworld, #europe, #government, #qa, #law, #supereducational

Why You See Lightning Before You Hear Thunder

2026-08-20T16:22:00+00:00

Lightning and thunder are produced by the same event, but light reaches us far faster than sound. Here's why—and how the delay can provide a rough estimate of distance.

#science, #weatherscience, #physics, #lightning, #thunderstorms, #supereducational

What Is Diversification? How It Helps Reduce Investment Risk

2026-08-20T16:22:00+00:00

Diversification can reduce your dependence on a single investment, company, or asset type—but it cannot eliminate market risk or guarantee against losses.

#personalfinance, #investment, #diversification, #investmentrisk, #portfoliomanagement, #assetallocation, #riskmanagement, #financialliteracy, #risktolerance, #investingbasics, #concentrationrisk, #supereducational

Software Updates Are Often Security Repairs

2026-08-20T16:21:00+00:00

Software updates do more than introduce new features. Many contain security fixes for known vulnerabilities, making regular updates an important part of protecting your devices.

#tips, #internettips, #software, #sciencetech, #cybersecurity, #softwareupdates, #securitypatches, #softwarevulnerabilities, #onlinesafety, #devicesecurity, #automaticupdates, #browsersecurity, #digitalsecurity, #cybersecurityawareness, #technologytips, #supereducational

How to Teach Children About Government and Politics in Nigeria

2026-08-20T16:16:00+00:00

How do you explain politics and government to a child? This parent-friendly guide explains Nigeria's three levels and three arms of government, elections, citizenship and civic responsibility in simple language.

#parenting, #democracy, #civiceducation, #nigeriangovernment, #governmentforkids, #threearmsofgovernment, #citizenship, #elections, #legislature, #executive, #judiciary, #politicaleducation, #socialstudies, #nigeria, #supereducational

How Loud Is Too Loud? Safe Listening Times Explained

2026-08-20T16:05:00+00:00

Your hearing risk depends on more than volume. Learn why safe listening time falls sharply as sound levels rise and what you can do to protect your ears.

#health, #mentalhealth, #hearingloss, #hearinghealth, #safelistening, #noiseinducedhearingloss, #tinnitus, #earhealth, #decibels, #headphones, #hearingprotection, #humanbody, #healtheducation, #loudnoise, #supereducational

Why Does Sexual Reproduction Exist? Yeast Study Reveals an Evolutionary Advantage

2026-08-19T20:47:00+00:00

Why did sexual reproduction persist despite its biological costs? A new yeast experiment suggests genetic recombination can help populations avoid harmful evolutionary baggage and remain adaptable when environments change.

#sciencetech, #research, #faculty, #supereducational

Why Sleep Is an Important Part of Learning

2026-08-19T19:51:00+00:00

Sleep is not simply downtime between study sessions. Research suggests it plays an important role in memory consolidation while sleep loss can interfere with attention and learning.

#childprotection, #health, #tips, #sleep, #students, #learning, #memory, #memoryconsolidation, #studytips, #neuroscience, #sleepdeprivation, #remsleep, #nremsleep, #productivity, #brainhealth, #supereducational

20 Good Manners Every Child Should Learn

2026-08-19T19:46:00+00:00

Good manners help children develop respect, empathy, confidence, and social skills. Here are 20 practical manners parents can teach from an early age.

#parenting, #respect, #childdevelopment, #parentingtips, #emotionalintelligence, #goodmannersforkids, #socialskills, #kindness, #childrensetiquette, #positiveparenting, #familyvalues, #raisingchildren, #lifeskillsforkids, #supereducational