How prescribed burns could limit megafires in U.S. West

Deployed in key areas, tactic could drastically reduce smoke exposure across region, study finds.

Kat J. McAlpine • harvard
June 14, 2023 ~7 min

‘Moral breakdown is a fake problem’

In new study, experimental psychologist takes on the stubborn perception of declining morality.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
June 14, 2023 ~6 min


Excerpt of ‘Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety Into Power’

In her new book, psychologist Luana Marques says that too many mistake symptoms for underlying problem.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
June 13, 2023 ~9 min

In the thick of Canadian wildfires

Scenes of smoke-blanketed Northeast likely to repeat, one expert says. Another offers advice for reducing harm to health.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 12, 2023 ~6 min

Is drinking in moderation good for your heart?

Researchers thought if they could find key mechanism, science might someday unlock benefits minus harm that comes with alcohol. They found it.

Brandon Chase • harvard
June 12, 2023 ~6 min

Your memory might benefit from a multivitamin

Can a simple multivitamin stave off age-related cognitive decline? A recent study says yes.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 7, 2023 ~8 min

Birth control for cats is effective, but ‘ahead of its time’

A single dose of a naturally occurring hormone prevented ovulation and conception in female cats for at least two years. Could help control the population of millions of unowned outdoor cats.

McKenzie Ridings • harvard
June 6, 2023 ~6 min

Why there might be life out there unlike any on Earth

Researchers create synthetic species without biochemistry, find they operate according to Darwinian evolutionary principles.

Alice McCarthy • harvard
June 6, 2023 ~4 min


Start of new era for Alzheimer’s treatment

Neurologist explains why recent trial of the drug lecanemab may offer hope for those with deadly disease.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 5, 2023 ~11 min

How ketamine affects three key regions of brain

It’s a powerful antidepressant, but science needs more answers on out-of-body experiences and other “dissociative effects,” says the first author Fangyun Tian.

Alvin Powell • harvard
May 31, 2023 ~6 min

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