How preschoolers process possibilities

Researchers uncover pattern in developmental psychology of 3-year-olds: a struggle to weigh competing options.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
Feb. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Turning pandemic video mash-ups into books

Sean Carroll's videos explaining fundamental ideas in modern physics are becoming a book trilogy.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Feb. 2, 2023 ~8 min


Why we remember — and forget. And what we can do about it

Authors Andrew Budson and Elizabeth Kensinger offers insights on how to keep both a healthy brain and a strong memory.

Liz Mineo • harvard
Feb. 2, 2023 ~12 min

Can mindfulness help anxiety? Trial suggests yes.

Researcher hopes findings signal new treatment option amid surge in mental health cases.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 1, 2023 ~7 min

Migraine history may be marker of pregnancy risks

Brigham and Women's study finds increased odds of preterm delivery, other complications.

BWH Communications • harvard
Feb. 1, 2023 ~6 min

Why you wear what you wear

In a new study, researchers uncover personality traits behind people’s preferences when making fashion decisions.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Jan. 31, 2023 ~5 min

Is cycling safe? In many cases, the answer is no.

Researcher Anne Lusk explains the risks bicyclists face and how we can mitigate them.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Jan. 30, 2023 ~4 min

Has first person to live to be 150 been born?

Harvard researchers reported that they can age and then restore youth to lab mice, using a gene cocktail that has already restored vision in mice.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 30, 2023 ~10 min


Abortion law, suicide rate study adds to raging debate. But are we missing point?

Epidemiologist says research tends to be weaponized on both sides, overshadows mental health needs of those with unwanted pregnancies.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 26, 2023 ~10 min

Your memory may be better than we think

A new study suggests that people are also surprisingly good at knowing where and when they saw those certain objects.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Jan. 26, 2023 ~4 min

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