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David Kwong does magic and builds crossword puzzles
David Kwong has a trick that’s all his own.
by Qichen Zhang
John Briscoe discusses water as a platform for development (video)
Four Harvard students from four different disciplines discuss a summer spent in Pakistan investigating water-related issues.
The Brazelton Touchpoints Center teaches a revolutionary relational approach
Supporting children by teaching the adults who shape their lives
Water Security Initiative trains a new generation of multitalented specialists
John Briscoe tackles water insecurity around the world.
The Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library, explored by Adam Kirsch
Adam Kirsch reads the Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library—the latest stage in the “American conquest of the Middle Ages”
by Adam Kirsch
Vanessa Williamson and Theda Skocpol study Tea Party conservatism
Theda Skocpol analyzes the politics and demographics of the Tea Party.
Red meat consumption-diabetes link explored by Harvard researchers
Eating even small amounts of red meat daily increases the risk of diabetes.
Joshua Greene studies the scientific basis for moral decision-making
Brains scans reveal that In moral decision-making, people rely on emotion to guide choices in some situations and rationality in others.
"Flying Santa" Edward Rowe Snow in action (video)
Edward Rowe Snow ’32 dropped bundles of presents to lighthouse families around New England every holiday season.
"Flying Santa" Edward Rowe Snow delivered gifts to lighthouse children
Brief life of a maritime original: 1902-1982