November 1, 2003 Brevia From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the John Harvard's Journal section. Most popular New Harvard research finds octopuses go beyond sight and touch to find mates. A new proposed structure, layoffs, and a five-day-a-week in-person work mandate will take effect by fall. The Secrets of Haiti’s Living Dead A Harvard botanist investigates mystic potions, voodoo rites, and the making of zombies. Explore More From Current Issue Research Harvard scientists identify hundreds of genes under selective pressure. Research Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk Commencement Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast