Dog bites increase as the temps rise, study finds

Science has shown that violence among monkeys, rats, and mice increases when the weather is warm. Now it seems we can add dogs to the list.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 12, 2023 ~6 min

Are new weight-loss drugs the answer to America’s obesity problem?

Some doctors call them a godsend, particularly as part of wider treatment plan; others warn against halting research into root causes of obesity.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 10, 2023 ~13 min


The social life of a dermatologist

It might be jarring when a friend, or complete stranger, pulls down their shirt while you’re trying to eat dinner. It’s also an opportunity.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 27, 2023 ~7 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

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

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

World ‘way off track’ on climate goal, says John Kerry

Despite increasing momentum toward a green energy shift, the world remains far off track from emissions reductions that will limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, Biden’s climate ambassador said.

Alvin Powell • harvard
May 10, 2023 ~5 min


How greatest biological discovery of 20th century got passed over

Harvard Professor Richard Losick highlights flawed, human side of science in his MSI Distinguished Achievement Award lecture.

Alvin Powell • harvard
May 2, 2023 ~7 min

U.S. clean energy transition soon ‘to be on steroids’

Former Biden climate adviser Gina McCarthy brings insider’s view of status of battle against warming to Smith Center

Alvin Powell • harvard
April 20, 2023 ~9 min

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