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Why Heat Waves Make You Miserable
Scientists are studying how much heat and humidity the human body can take.
Engineering Virus-free Cells… and Organs?
Harvard researchers have built bacteria resistant to viral infections.
Making Charitable Giving More Competent
How psychological insight can make altruism more rewarding and effective
Enablers of the Unethical
A Harvard Business School professor turns the stage lights on the supporting cast that facilitates unethical acts
Using Cancer to Kill Cancer
A novel immunotherapy turns cancer against itself.
Prepare for AI Hackers
Human systems of all kinds may soon be vulnerable to subversion by artificial intelligence.
The Senior Housing Shortfall
As the ranks of the elderly swell, there are too few housing options for seniors who want to “age in place.”
Healthy People, Healthy Planet
The healthiest plant-based diets are also best for the environment.
Deprivation’s Mark on the Brain
Neglected children’s neurodevelopmental impairments persist into young adulthood.
How Coupons Keep Drugs Costly
Pharmaceutical companies subsidize the cost of their drugs to keep prices high.
Hybrid Work’s Sweet Spot
A business school study finds hybrid workers generate more novel and useful information.