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AI as Cancer Oracle?
How is artificial intelligence (AI) being used for cancer detection and prevention?
by Daniel Oberhaus
The Brain-Cancer Link
Growth-stimulating crosstalk between the brain and cancer tumors presents a new target for therapy.
by Daniel Oberhaus
Polishing off Plastic Pollution?
Engineering microbes to metabolize plastic waste
by Colleen Walsh
Picking Team Players
A test can identify these productivity-boosting personnel.
by Max J. Krupnick
What Makes Humans Smart?
The critical role of cultural intelligence
by Jonathan Shaw
Spotting Pollutants from Space
A satellite-mounted instrument developed at the Center for Astrophysics will track air pollution hourly across North America.
by Jonathan Shaw
Nepotism’s Impact in the Job Market
How connections in blue-collar work disadvantage women and blacks
by Max J. Krupnick
Engineering Virus-free Cells… and Organs?
Harvard researchers have built bacteria resistant to viral infections.
by Daniel Oberhaus
Making Charitable Giving More Competent
How psychological insight can make altruism more rewarding and effective
by Colleen Walsh
Enablers of the Unethical
A Harvard Business School professor turns the stage lights on the supporting cast that facilitates unethical acts
by Daniel Oberhaus
Using Cancer to Kill Cancer
A novel immunotherapy turns cancer against itself.
by Erin O'Donnell