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A physicist who fell in love with neural networks while studying black holes just launched the world's first AI institute dedicated to astronomy. As telescopes prepare to capture a million supernovae per year, scientists say artificial intelligence isn't just helpful anymore—it's essential.
Your daily coffee habit might be protecting your brain. A groundbreaking 43-year study of over 130,000 people found that caffeinated coffee and tea drinkers had an 18% lower risk of developing dementia.
Scientists at MIT and Harvard created an AI that forecasts which heart patients will worsen up to a year before it happens. The tool could help doctors save lives while reducing unnecessary hospital visits for lower-risk patients.
For over 120 years, Mumbai's dabbawalas have delivered home-cooked lunches across one of the world's busiest cities with near-perfect accuracy. What started with one banker's simple request now moves 200,000 meal boxes daily through a system Harvard ranked as reliable as the world's best companies.
A 30-year Harvard study tracking 200,000 people reveals that eating high-quality whole foods protects your heart better than simply cutting carbs or fat. The research suggests we've been asking the wrong question about healthy eating all along.
Scientists at Harvard have created a new DNA origami vaccine that works as well as mRNA shots but doesn't need freezers and is simpler to manufacture. The breakthrough could make life-saving vaccines accessible to millions more people worldwide.
A groundbreaking accelerator program is giving 15 African digital creators the business skills to transform their online influence into sustainable global companies. Registration is free and closes March 22nd.
A rigorous two-year study found that people over 60 who took daily multivitamins showed slightly slower biological aging than those who didn't. While the effect is modest, researchers found no harmful side effects.
Scientists discovered a secret "control panel" on a protein that powers billion-dollar cancer treatments, opening the door to safer, more targeted therapies. The breakthrough could let doctors destroy disease while protecting healthy cells.
Scientists finally understand how tree snakes lift 70% of their bodies straight up without toppling over. The discovery could revolutionize soft robotics and flexible medical devices.
Nearly 200,000 people tracked for three decades reveal that what you eat matters more than counting carbs or fat. The secret to heart health is surprisingly simple: focus on quality over quantity.
Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sallik, who shattered barriers as the first Aboriginal person to earn a PhD from Harvard University, passed away last Saturday leaving behind a legacy of educational transformation. Her life's work opened doors for thousands of Indigenous students across Australia.
A massive Harvard study of 200,000 people just proved low-carb diets can protect your heart, but only if you skip the refined carbs and processed meats. The secret lies in choosing whole foods and plant-based fats instead.
Harvard researchers analyzed six popular diets and found one clear winner for keeping your brain sharp as you age. The DASH diet showed the strongest link to lower cognitive decline risk across 159,000 participants.
A groundbreaking Harvard study reveals that people with type 2 diabetes who combine GLP-1 medications with healthy habits slash their heart attack and stroke risk by nearly half. The research shows modern medicine works best when paired with old-fashioned healthy living.
Researchers at MIT and Harvard created an AI tool that shows scientists everything happening inside cells at once, making it easier to understand diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. The breakthrough could help doctors plan better treatments by revealing how different parts of cells work together. #
While competitors chase rapid expansion, Dextrus is proving that thoughtful workspace design focused on human comfort can build a sustainable business. The Mumbai company works with enterprises like Kotak Bank and Harvard Business School by prioritizing acoustics, art, and invisible infrastructure over trendy shortcuts.
Two juniors from Little Rock Central High School just made history by becoming the first Arkansas team ever to win the Harvard University National Speech and Debate Tournament. Jack Liu and Shangyu Wu didn't just win—they went undefeated through every preliminary round.
Harvard undergraduates are combining classroom learning with real-world service by conducting research and writing for asylum applicants through a unique partnership. The Immigrant Justice Lab course connects students with nonprofit attorneys providing free legal representation to people seeking refuge.
A Harvard happiness expert says the secret to joy after middle age isn't getting more—it's wanting less. Dr. Arthur Brooks reveals why ditching unnecessary desires leads to deeper satisfaction as we age.
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