Light Blitzes Plaque

Fast forward a decade and imagine what a drugstore shelf might hold. A pill containing an entire day’s nutrients? A gadget that confers...

by Elizabeth Gudrais

Published in the January-February 2006 print issue in the Right Now section.

How brushing and flossing can protect your heart

In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.

Amid distrust of science, Paula Johnson tells medical and dental graduates to be “citizen-physicians.”

International students continue to enroll amid political uncertainty; mandatory SATs lead to a drop in applications.

Rather than shutting down turbines, China can harness surplus wind energy to make “green” hydrogen fuel and industrial chemicals.

Psychologist Ellen Langer's unconventional research. Plus, read about applying mindfulness techniques to eating.

Tell us about how social media impacts your daily life.

Long-discussed reorganization includes layoffs and the end of the Dudley Community.

After a historic 2025-26 season, athletes eye NCAA championships.