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A groundbreaking 13-year Harvard study reveals shyness is biological but changeable, giving parents a proven roadmap to help sensitive kids thrive. The research shows that with gentle support, 70% of extremely shy toddlers grow into confident teens.
Scientists at Harvard have created the most detailed maps yet of mitochondria in dangerous parasites, opening new paths to treat rising tick-borne illnesses. The breakthrough could help fight babesiosis and malaria as climate change spreads these diseases.
A viral TikTok about one-sided dating has sparked a conversation about something surprising: asking questions isn't just polite, it's scientifically proven to make you more likable. Science backs what many already suspected about genuine interest.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have uncovered thousands of previously unknown proteins that could revolutionize how we understand disease and develop new treatments. This discovery reveals that human cells can combine instructions from different genes to create entirely new, functional proteins.
Scientists at Harvard have discovered how malaria parasites outsmart one of our best treatments, a breakthrough that could help save the lives of millions. The finding reveals a survival trick the deadly parasite uses to dodge artemisinin, the drug that's kept malaria deaths from climbing even higher.
Scientists created a silicon chip that writes 64 DNA sequences at once using only water and electricity, replacing a toxic chemical process. The breakthrough could lead to portable DNA labs and even DNA-based data storage.
A Harvard behavioral scientist reveals that the fastest way to lose an argument is to say "I disagree." Her research-backed approach keeps conversations open and actually changes minds over time.
A Harvard biologist is preparing to test a pill that could make people biologically younger by a decade. The treatment is part of a global competition offering major prizes for teams that can prove they've reversed human aging.
Harvard researchers found that plugging methane leaks in oil and gas pipelines costs a fraction of other climate solutions and keeps more sellable gas in the system. Companies can cut emissions in half while actually making money on recovered product.
Scientists created jellylike capsules packed with engineered bacteria that fight infections from inside the body. The breakthrough could eliminate the need for pills and shots when treating certain infections.
A Harvard scientist just won a major prize for creating a tiny device that could transform women's health research without using animals. The palm-sized chip mimics human reproductive tissue and tracks real-time responses to hormones, bacteria, and infections.
Scientists have created the first detailed map of how smell works in the nose, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades. The discovery could lead to new treatments for people who've lost their sense of smell.