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Harvard names Claudine Gay 30th president
Claudine Gay, a widely admired higher education leader and distinguished scholar of democracy and political participation, will become the 30th ... -
Why fusion ignition is being hailed as a major breakthrough in fusion – a nuclear physicist explains
The target chamber at the National Ignition Facility has been the site of a number of breakthroughs in fusion physics. U.S. Department of ...December 15, 2022 -
How to deal with holiday stress, Danish-style
With so many competing demands during the holidays, it’s easy to take on more than you can handle. mphillips007/E+ via Getty Images Marie ...December 10, 2022 -
This course teaches how to judge a book by its cover - and its pages, print and other elements of its design
Books have shaped societies throughout the ages. normallens via Getty Images Lynda Kachurek, University of Richmond Uncommon Courses is ...December 10, 2022 -
Harnessing the brain’s immune cells to stave off Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases
Microglia (colored green) play several essential roles in maintaining brain health and function. Gerry Shaw/Wikimedia Commons, CC ...December 10, 2022 -
What are Iran’s morality police? A scholar of the Middle East explains their history
Protestors are pressing the Iranian regime for changes since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. AP Photo/Emrah Gurel Pardis Mahdavi, The ...December 10, 2022 -
White teachers often talk about Black students in racially coded ways
Educators stereotype Black students in subtle ways. Jonathan Kirn via Getty Images Rowhea Elmesky, Arts & Sciences at Washington University ...December 10, 2022 -
Ada Lovelace’s skills with language, music and needlepoint contributed to her pioneering work in computing
Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, was more than just another mathematician. Watercolor portrait of Ada King, Countess of Lovelace by Alfred Edward ...December 10, 2022