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A correspondence corner for not-so-famous lost words

Correspondence on not-so-famous lost words

Harvard's L. Mahadevan Discovers a New Spring in the Tendrils of a Cucumber

In the plant's tendrils, L. Mahadevan and colleagues discover a new type of spring.

by Erin O’Donnell

Harvard alumni are honored for service to clubs and Shared Interest Groups

Harvard alumni are honored for service to clubs and Shared Interest Groups

Harvard news: Allston development, education dean, social investing

Harvard news: Allston development, education dean departs, social investing, multimillion-dollar gifts to universities, and more

Alexander Hamilton Rice, Amazon explorer, by Mark Plotkin

Brief life of an Amazon explorer: 1875-1956

by Mark J. Plotkin

Recent books by David Esterly, Gish Jen, Thomas Kelly, and others

Recent books with Harvard connections

Cambridge restaurant Bergamot offers American cuisine with a twist

Bergamot offers fresh food and refined comfort.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Ideas from Philip Slater's latest book, The Chrysalis Effect: The Metamorphosis

Author Philip Slater explains his views on the world

Cookbook author “Doc” Willoughby ’70 talks grilling and writing

Cookbook author “Doc” Willoughby ’70 makes a Thai-inspired sauce.

Alumnus Jim Langevin leads anti-gun-violence gesture at State of the Union

Congressman Jim Langevin had his spine severed by a bullet at 16.

Harvard pediatrician Brazelton honored for his commitment to public service

The Harvard pediatrician is honored for his commitment to public service.

Harvard Divinity School receives $10 million gift to endow Christian studies

Susan Swartz and James R. Swartz ’64 give $10 million