Science & Technology
What Birds’ Nests Tell Us
Inside the Museum of Comparative Zoology’s revealing birds’ egg and nest collection
by John S. Rosenberg
Lifestyle and Long COVID Linked
Harvard researchers find that lifestyle factors like weight and sleep are associated with reduced risk.
by Jonathan Shaw
Secrets of Longevity: New Evidence from Rockfish
A genetic analysis of long-lived species of rockfish has led to fresh insights into human longevity, and a previously unappreciated pathway governing lifespan.
by Jonathan Shaw
Documenting Climate Change Deception
What fossil fuel interests knew about climate change, and when
by Jonathan Shaw
The Best Diets for Healthy Aging
New study suggests four dietary patterns support healthy aging.
by Nancy Walecki
Karin Öberg
This astrochemist studies the chemical antecedents of life in the universe.
by Jonathan Shaw
Deprivation’s Mark on the Brain
Neglected children’s neurodevelopmental impairments persist into young adulthood.
by Daniel Oberhaus
The Power of Plants
Exploring the “plant humanities” at Harvard’s Dumbarton Oaks
by Jonathan Shaw
Hansjörg Wyss Gives $350 Million to Bioengineering Institute
The philanthropist makes a fourth gift to support basic and translational research.
by John S. Rosenberg
Energy-Saving, Low-Cost Air Conditioning
Two new technologies could provide an eco-friendly cooling solution.
by Nancy Walecki