Curve on shoes makes walking easier, but may lead to foot problems

Toe springs in shoes make walking easier but may come at a cost.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Sept. 17, 2020 ~7 min

Joseph Henrich explores WEIRD societies

In new book Joe Henrich looks at how the West became psychologically peculiar and prosperous.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Sept. 16, 2020 ~9 min


Harvard team uses laser to cool polyatomic molecule

Harvard researchers become the first to cool a polyatomic molecule using light.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Sept. 11, 2020 ~8 min

Bonobo prey preference as potential sign of culture

According to new study, bonobo hunting tendencies show proof of culture

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Sept. 1, 2020 ~7 min

Harvard researchers create hybrid algorithm for NMR readings

New quantum-classical algorithm brings nuclear magnetic resonance readings closer to “near-term” quantum computing.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
July 24, 2020 ~9 min

African grey parrot outperforms children and college students

African grey parrot Griffin shows off his brain power, making students doubt their own.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
July 2, 2020 ~7 min

Harvard bee experts discuss the murder hornet threat

Bee health experts Benjamin de Bivort and James Crall discuss the murder hornet threat and other dangers facing bees.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
June 3, 2020 ~9 min

New research explores horizontal gene transfer

Cassandra Extavour and Leo Blondel provide the strongest suggestive evidence yet that at least part of a specific gene came from bacterial genomes.

Peter Reuell • harvard
June 2, 2020 ~9 min


Genetic research offers insight into rise of first cities

Genomic analysis shows long-term genetic mixing in West Asia before the rise of the world’s first cities

Juan Siliezar • harvard
May 29, 2020 ~8 min

How We Feel app helps track spread of COVID-19

How We Feel app helps fill information gaps regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
April 30, 2020 ~7 min

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