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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.
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.
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.
Researchers accidentally discovered a network of tiny vessels deep inside the brain that may help clear out waste and toxic proteins. The finding could revolutionize how we treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other brain diseases.
Michael McElroy, a pioneering atmospheric scientist who helped explain the ozone hole and predicted climate change in the 1970s, died last month at 86. His curiosity about Earth's atmosphere shaped decades of environmental research and inspired generations of scientists.
A Harvard University Press book explores how friction shapes everything from Olympic swimming to everyday life. The 2008 Beijing Olympics swimsuit scandal shows how understanding this invisible force can change the world.
Researchers have successfully grown specialized brain cells that die in ALS and get damaged in spinal injuries, opening new doors for treatment. For the first time, scientists can reliably create these rare corticospinal neurons in the lab.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy just became the first Indian state leader to enroll in Harvard's prestigious leadership course. He'll spend a week tackling global challenges alongside students from 20 countries.