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David Deming (left) and Christopher Eisgruber.Photo by Anna Lamb Nation & World Princeton leader defends campus free speech efforts amid ‘civic crisis’ Eisgruber, author of ‘Terms of Respect,’ says tensions reflect wider U.S. divisions Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer November 12, 2025 4 min read U.S....
A newly discovered carnivorous reptile that lived before the rise of dinosaurs has been identified in southern Brazil. Named Tainrakuasuchus bellator, the 240-million-year-old creature was an armour-plated predator belonging to the Pseudosuchia group, the early relatives of modern crocodiles and all...
If you’ve never checked out Port Sherry, you’re in for a treat. Pedro Arizpe has been making these comics since 2010, and they’re full of clever, weird, and sometimes surprisingly deep humor. Some strips make you laugh, others make you pause and think, and a few do both at the same time. His style i...
Science & Tech A potential quantum leap Mikhail Lukin, co-director of the Quantum Science and Engineering Initiative.File photo by Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Kermit Pattison Harvard Staff Writer November 12, 2025 5 min read Harvard physicists unveil system to solve long-standing barrier...
From a mock “bearial” to hourly train whistle blasts, Stanford’s campus will come alive with tradition as students rally to reclaim the Axe ahead of the 128th standoff against Cal....
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Sometimes the answers to seemingly intractable environmental problems are found in nature itself. Take the growing challenge of plastic waste. Jacqueline Prawira, an MIT senior in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), has developed biodegradable, plastic-like materials from fis...
At Meta, we’re focused on building industry-leading infrastructure that supports our most ambitious AI workloads and connects billions of people around the world. As we progress on this journey, today, we’re excited to announce that we’re adding another AI-optimized data center to our fleet in Beave...
Researchers hope the discovery shines a light on bee conservation Down Under...
MIT researchers have created a polymer film so impermeable that even nitrogen molecules can’t pass through it, potentially revolutionizing corrosion protection for solar cells, food packaging, and infrastructure. The lightweight material, only nanometers thick, blocks gases more effectively than any...
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What gives you goosebumps? Is it nails on a chalkboard? A cold breeze? The Halloween movie theme music? No matter the reason, the biological process is the same. On this episode of Ask Us Anything, editors Sarah Durn and Annie Colbert explain why our skin tingles with tiny bumps when we re cold, sca...
The exhibition spotlights more than 200 works by the 92-year-old artist, from provocative early works to more recent creations...
Researchers from the University of Sydney have uncovered new evidence that might solve one of South America’s most enduring archaeological puzzles—the “Band of Holes,” an almost one mile stretch of more than 5,000 circular depressions carved into the desert hills of Peru’s Pisco Valley. According to...
Moss is one of the world’s oldest and most basic plants. Part of the bryophyte family, the estimated 12,000 known moss species have evolved over millions of years to flourish without seeds, leaves, stems, or even roots. This allows the sturdy plants to absorb all their water and nutrients from the e...
The Church of England has been deeply divided in recent years over whether to perform same-sex marriages, which were made legal in England in 2014. In 2023, a compromise of sorts was made when priests were allowed to offer blessings or prayers of thanksgiving and dedication to same-sex couples, whic...
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Yes, Prince George has a very big future ahead of him. His father, Prince William, will soon be king, and one day it will be his turn. Of course, that’s all fine and good, but we have to remember he’s still a 12-year-old kid. And when you’re that age, kids start wanting what their friends have and m...
Ulrich Eichelmann has seen many rivers over his lifetime as the head of RiverWatch, an organization dedicated to protecting the world’s waterways. He’s spent time on the Tigris floating through Turkey and Iraq, on the Tagliamento in Italy, and traveled along the Danube as it winds across Europe. Yet...
Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland passed away at age 84. She spent decades in Hollywood, starring on stage and screen. Following her death, many stars paid tribute to the legendary actress on social media with photos and stories. Jennifer Tilly shared a touching memory of Sally on X. “So sad to...
An Amoako Boafo painting listed for sale in Phillips s upcoming modern and contemporary art day sale next week was consigned by actor and ARTnews Top 200 collector Jesse Williams, ARTnews has learned. The 2017 oil on paper work Red Dress measures 52 3/8 inches by 56 inches and depicts Thelma Golden,...
Choosing a baby name can take some parents months, and even years, to decide. There have been many babies born who only got a name when they left the hospital because their parents had to choose something for the birth certificate. It’s such a huge responsibility. There are so many names to choose f...
