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Muralist David Fichter

David Fichter paints outdoor murals that teem with life.

Is Ultraprocessed Food Really That Bad?

A Harvard professor challenges conventional wisdom. 

There’s (Still) No Gay Gene

Genes seem to play a role in determining sexual orientation, but it’s small, uncertain, and complicated.

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A Congenial Voice in Japanese-American Relations

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Getting to Mars (for Real)

Humans have been dreaming of living on the Red Planet for decades. Harvard researchers are on the case.

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On Weekends, These Harvard Math Professors Teach the Smaller Set

At Cambridge Math Circle, faculty and alumni share puzzles, riddles, and joy.