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How Schizophrenia Resembles the Aging Brain

The search for schizophrenia’s biological basis reveals an unexpected link to cellular changes seen in aging brains.

by Ann Thomas

The Company We Keep

According to two HBS studies, sharing can benefit individuals but hurt businesses.

by Laura Levis

“Cowboy Doctors” and Health Costs

Overly aggressive physicians account for significant healthcare cost, according to a recent study.

by Zara Zhang

New Light on Ancient Mars Climate

Researchers suspect ancient Martian climate was cold and icy.

by Zara Zhang

Dealing with Debt

Eliminating the Great Recession’s overhang

by Jonathan Shaw

Why the Internet of Things Is Big Business

What smart gadgets mean for big business

by Stephanie Garlock

Tackling Football Trauma

The Harvard Football Players Health Study aims to treat athletes’ medical problems, from head injuries to torn ACLs.

by Sophia Nguyen

The “Bionic Leaf ”

Harvard scientists find a way to convert solar energy into a liquid fuel.

by Jonathan Shaw

The Mr. Mom Switch

Locating the “command neurons that drive parental behavior”

by Erin O'Donnell

Is Vitamin D a Wonder Pill?

Two Harvard studies investigate the nutrient's cancer-fighting properties.

by Sophia Nguyen

Animating Music

Two scholars—in jazz, and in German music—team up on a tool that makes musical structure visible.

by Sophia Nguyen