#harvard-university

[ follow ]
Music
www.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Music

Harvard's Taylor Swift Scholars Have Thoughts on Tortured Poets'

Fans studying Taylor Swift's albums mirror literary analysis of poets like in Harvard's English class dedicated to Swift. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
2 months ago
Music

Inside Harvard's Taylor Swift class - Harvard Gazette

Taylor Swift's lyrics are being studied alongside classic literature in a new English course.
Professor Stephanie Burt compares Swift's songwriting to Romantic-era poets, emphasizing the reflective qualities in her music. [ more ]
moreMusic
Education
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Education

Opinion | Harvard Is Bringing Back Standardized Tests. Other Schools Should, Too.

Reversing test-optional policy at Harvard signals a positive change for students with limited resources. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago
Education

In sudden move, Harvard, Caltech return to test requirements

Harvard and Caltech are reverting to mandatory standardized test scores following increased pressure from other institutions and research findings emphasizing the predictive nature of these scores. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Education

Harvard Will Require Test Scores for Admissions

Harvard will reinstate standardized testing for admissions, citing its value in identifying talent from all backgrounds.
The decision was influenced by research showing standardized testing to be effective in evaluating students' potential for success in college. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
2 weeks ago
Education

Co-chairs of Harvard task forces share updates on community engagement - Harvard Gazette

Harvard formed task forces to combat antisemitism, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bias.
Leaders are focusing on outreach, historical analysis, and data collection within the Harvard community. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
3 weeks ago
Education

Harvard asks students about sexual assault and misconduct in third survey since 2015 - Harvard Gazette

Harvard launched the HESMA Survey on April 2 for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The survey, the third of its kind, aims to understand and address issues related to sexual assault, misconduct, and harassment on campus. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Education

Harvard's application crash should scare other elite schools on antisemitism

Harvard saw a drop in applications by 5% following controversies on campus.
The prioritization of woke ideology over excellence and safety led to decreased early-admission applications at Harvard. [ more ]
moreEducation
SF real estate
SFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

Political Analyst David Gergen Selling His Cambridge, MA, Home for $3.7M

David Gergen is selling his Cambridge home for $3.7 million after living there for 25 years. [ more ]
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Historic Landmark Near Harvard: Asa Gray Home Is Listed for $10.8M

Realtor.comThe swoon-worthy Asa Gray House at 88 Garden Street in Cambridge, MA, checks all the boxes-history, charm, and walking proximity to Harvard Square.The place was recently listed for $10,800,000.Although always privately owned, the home has been a National Historic Landmark since 1965.The five-bedroom, 6.5-bath dwelling is named after the famous Harvard botanist and passionate Darwinian, who lived in it for more than 40 years.
moreSF real estate
Nature
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Divisive Sun-dimming study at Harvard cancelled: what's next?

Momentum for evaluating solar geoengineering building internationally
Advocates stress the need for consensus on solar geoengineering research to ensure legitimacy [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
4 weeks ago
Education

2024 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge finalists announced - Harvard Gazette

Finalists in Harvard's President's Innovation Challenge vie for $515,000 funding.
Ventures in medical devices, AI plant health diagnosis, and African financial technology recognized. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
1 month ago
Education

Top issues for young voters? Stories from a swing state. - Harvard Gazette

Harvard student pollsters conduct biannual polls of young Americans' political opinions and fears, including student debt, retirement, and economic insecurities.
A group of 16 Harvard students recently visited Michigan, connecting with young voters concerned about future planning, student debt, economic issues, and social issues like the right to abortion. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
1 month ago
Education

Presidential task forces announce listening sessions - Harvard Gazette

Task forces at Harvard are holding listening sessions to combat antisemitism, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bias.
Sessions aim to provide a safe space for sharing experiences and discussing ways to improve student life and the academic program. [ more ]
Science
subscriber.politicopro.com
1 month ago
Science

High-Profile Geoengineering Experiment Shuts Down

Solar geoengineering research project at Harvard called SCoPEx, aiming to combat climate change with sunlight-blocking aerosols, has been halted due to setbacks.
Solar geoengineering could have unintended side effects, such as affecting the ozone layer and leading to termination shock if aerosol spraying is abruptly stopped. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago
Science

JWST Will Hunt for Dead Solar Systemsand Much Morein Its Second Year of Science

Where do you point the world's most powerful space telescope?It's not an easy question.The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched in December 2021, has amazed astronomers since it began sending back its first science data in July 2022.It has seen galaxies breathtakingly close to the dawn of time, probed the atmospheres of exoplanets in unprecedented detail and provided stunning new views of worlds in our solar system.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Science

Clues to Bronze Age cranial surgery revealed in ancient bones

This hole was made in a Bronze Age man's skull shortly before he died, archaeologists say, based on several clues.It's the result of a surgical procedure called a trephination.Kalisher et al., 2023/PLOS ONE During the Bronze Age some 3,500 years ago, the town of Megiddo, currently in northern Israel, was a thriving center of trade.
Theregister
1 year ago
Science

Largest-yet Milky Way survey: 10TB of data, 3b objects

Astronomers have mapped over three billion objects shimmering in the Milky Way, providing the most detailed survey of our galaxy yet.The project involved analysing images captured by the Dark Energy Camera (DECam) instrument on the Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter aperture Telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile.
moreScience
lawsuit
Ars Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

Lawsuit opens research misconduct report that may get a Harvard prof fired

Misconduct investigations are typically confidential to avoid damaging someone's career.
Harvard University's misconduct investigation details became public due to a lawsuit. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

Jewish student suing Harvard claims suit is 'last recourse' after facing 'systemic' antisemitism on campus

Jewish Harvard students are suing the university for discrimination following months of antisemitism incidents on campus.
One student claims that the university has a clear double standard when it comes to the treatment of minorities and Jewish students. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Jewish students sue Harvard over charges of antisemitism

Jewish students have filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of harboring anti-Jewish hatred and harassment.
The lawsuit claims that Harvard violated Jewish students' civil rights and allowed them to be harassed, assaulted, and intimidated.
The lawsuit alleges that there have been mobs of pro-Hamas students and faculty on Harvard's campus, promoting violence against Jews. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Students Sue Harvard, Calling It a Bastion' of Antisemitism

Six students have sued Harvard, claiming that the university has become a breeding ground for anti-Semitism.
The lawsuit alleges that Harvard professors have promoted anti-Semitic views and intimidated students who object. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Education

Suit accuses Harvard of violating civil rights of Jewish students

Jewish students file lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of tolerating anti-Jewish harassment and hatred
Protests and occupation of campus buildings by pro-Hamas students and faculty have intensified since the Hamas attack on Israel [ more ]
WSJ
3 months ago
Education

Jewish Students Sue Harvard Over Antisemitism on Campus

Harvard University sued over allegations of allowing antisemitism on campus
Six Jewish students say they felt unsafe due to lack of punishment for antisemitic behavior [ more ]
morelawsuit
Harvard Gazette
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Rise of the machines? - Harvard Gazette

Students explore AI impacts through new course
Ethical considerations emphasized in teaching AI [ more ]
The New York Sun
2 months ago
Education

'Intolerable Abuse': Columbia, Barnard Sued for Violating Civil Rights of Jewish Students

Elite colleges facing lawsuits for fostering antisemitism
Legal cases against Ivy League schools expected to create financial strain [ more ]
News
2 months ago
Public health

Career summit highlights importance of workplace inclusion

Importance of inclusive cultures in the workplace through collaboration
Examples of inclusive hiring practices at Harvard. [ more ]
News
11 months ago
Public health

Jane Kim announced as interim dean of Harvard Chan School

May 4, 2023-Dear Members of the Harvard Chan School Community,
I write to announce that Jane Kim, dean for academic affairs and K.T. Li Professor of Health Economics, has agreed to serve as interim dean of the Harvard Chan School, effective July 1.A member of the Department of Health Policy and Management and the Center for Health Decision Science, Jane is a highly regarded colleague, mentor, and leader.
Washington Post
2 months ago
Education

Harvard leaders to be subpoenaed in House antisemitism investigation

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce plans to serve subpoenas to Harvard University officials as part of an investigation into campus antisemitism.
Tensions over the Israel-Gaza war have flared up at many colleges, with Harvard being singled out by lawmakers as a target for scrutiny. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Education

House panel threatens Harvard with subpoena in antisemitism investigation

House Education Committee Chair Virginia Foxx warned Harvard University that it will face a subpoena if it fails to provide documents related to the committee's antisemitism probe on college campuses.
Harvard faces criticism from House Republicans and others over its handling of allegations of antisemitism on its campus. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

Education Dept. Investigates Claims of Discrimination Against Palestinian Students at Harvard

The U.S. Education Department is investigating Harvard over allegations of failing to protect Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab students from harassment.
Harvard is also facing a separate investigation into complaints of antisemitism. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Education

After turmoil, Harvard students return to a changed campus

Harvard University is trying to promote healthy public discourse by encouraging debates and disagreements among students
The university is facing a tumultuous academic year marked by protests, controversies, and criticism [ more ]
The Nation
2 months ago
Social justice

Is Derek Penslar the Wrong Kind of Jew for Harvard?

Derek J. Penslar, a distinguished scholar and director of Harvard's Center for Jewish Studies, has been tapped to lead the Task Force on Combating Antisemitism at Harvard University.
The battles over combating antisemitism and islamophobia in Ivy League and elite American universities are primarily about what faculty and students are allowed to say about Israel. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Education

Palestinian and Muslim Harvard Students Demand Investigation Into Harassment

Palestinian and Muslim students at Harvard University have filed a civil rights complaint, accusing the school of failing to protect them from discrimination.
The students claim they have faced harassment, racist attacks, and threats for being Palestinian, Muslim, and supporters of Palestinian rights. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Education

House committee chair says Harvard's response to antisemitism probe is 'woefully inadequate'

The leader of a House committee investigating claims of antisemitism on Harvard's campus has criticized the university for its inadequate response to the committee's document request.
Harvard could face compulsory measures, such as subpoenas, if it continues to fail to comply with the inquiry. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

It's high time for all those at Harvard to stand with Palestine

Solidarity with Palestine is lacking in the Harvard community
Harvard faculty show support for President Gay, but minimal support for students in solidarity with Palestine [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Education

It's high time for all those at Harvard to stand with Palestine

Solidarity with Palestine is lacking in the Harvard community
Harvard faculty show support for President Gay, but minimal support for students in solidarity with Palestine [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Education

It's high time for all those at Harvard to stand with Palestine

Solidarity with Palestine is lacking in the Harvard community
Harvard faculty show support for President Gay, but minimal support for students in solidarity with Palestine [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Education

Jewish students sue Harvard, alleging campus antisemitism

A group of Jewish students is suing Harvard University over allegations of rampant anti-Jewish hatred and harassment.
The lawsuit accuses Harvard of failing to protect Jewish students, hiring professors who promote antisemitism, and ignoring pleas for protection. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

Congress demands answers from Harvard and Penny Pritzker on antisemitism on campus - and gives two weeks to comply

A House committee is requesting documents from Harvard University officials as part of an investigation into antisemitism on campus.
The committee is concerned about Harvard's response to antisemitism and is demanding answers. [ more ]
WSJ
3 months ago
Education

WSJ News Exclusive | Congress Gives Harvard Two Weeks to Produce Documents for Antisemitism Investigation

The House committee has requested documentation from Harvard University regarding anti-Jewish activity.
The documentation includes internal emails, proof of disciplinary actions against harassment, and information on foreign donations. [ more ]
Georgia Public Broadcasting
3 months ago
Marketing

To help young people with #mentalhealth, researchers team up with TikTok influencers

Talent managers tried to persuade Kate Speer to change her content for more marketability, but she refused in order to stay true to her authentic self.
Harvard University launched a research project with TikTok influencers, including Speer, to provide training on spreading evidence-based mental health information through relatable content. [ more ]
Boston.com
4 months ago
Education

Feeling alone and estranged, many Jews at Harvard wonder what's next

Jews at Harvard University are experiencing increasing anti-Semitism, leading to feelings of isolation and alienation.
Many Jewish students have been disrupted and targeted during lectures and have decided to hide their Zionist beliefs. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Education

Harvard early admission applications drop 17% amid antisemitism claims

Harvard's early admission applications have dropped to a four-year low, while its competitors saw increases in the number of students seeking early admissions.
The drop in applications comes as Harvard faces backlash for not condemning antisemitism on campus.
The University of Pennsylvania also saw a significant increase in early admissions applications despite similar criticism. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Education

Feeling Alone and Estranged, Many Jews at Harvard Wonder What's Next

Jew hate and antisemitism is thriving on Harvard's campus
Deep anxiety, anger, and alienation of Harvard's Jewish students, alumni, and faith leaders [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
SF LGBT

Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony

The governing board of Harvard University has rejected calls to remove President Claudine Gay after her congressional testimony on antisemitism sparked outrage.
Harvard's governing board believes that President Gay is the right leader to address the serious societal issues the university is facing. [ more ]
Harvard University
Boston.com
4 months ago
US news

Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism

Harvard University's president apologized for failing to properly denounce threats of violence against Jewish students during a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Pressure is mounting for the president of the University of Pennsylvania to resign over her testimony at the same hearing. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

How are Harvard, Penn presidents responding to campus anti-Semitism row?

Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania respond to backlash from their testimonies on campus anti-Semitism at Congress.
The presidents faced criticism from supporters of Israel and Palestine, with calls for resignations or legal action.
The presidents emphasized their commitment to free expression and a diversity of viewpoints on campus. [ more ]
Stanley Cup of Chowder
4 months ago
Boston Bruins

Weekly women's hockey wrap-up: November 29

Boston College and Boston University had mixed results in their recent games.
Harvard University had a surprising win but is still struggling overall. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Tech industry

Disinformation researcher says Harvard pushed her out to protect Meta

A disinformation researcher accuses Harvard University of pressuring her to shut down her work to protect its relationship with Meta/Facebook.
Joan Donovan alleges that Harvard violated her free speech rights and academic freedom to appease high-value donors with ties to Meta/Facebook. [ more ]
The Washington Times
4 months ago
Education

Universities bringing up rear on free-speech rankings defend anti-Israel protesters

Harvard ranks last for freedom of expression among universities.
House Republicans criticize Harvard president for defending anti-Israel protests on campus. [ more ]
The Nation
5 months ago
Education

College Administrations Are Failing Their Palestinian and Jewish Students

Palestinian American students at Columbia University and Harvard face harassment and doxing for supporting Palestine.
Conservative media group Accuracy in Media funds doxing trucks targeting suspected pro-Palestine students. [ more ]
moreHarvard University
Stanley Cup of Chowder
5 months ago
Boston

Weekly women's hockey wrap-up: November 22

Boston College is performing well in college hockey, currently ranked 14th in the USAT Poll and 2nd in their conference.
Boston University is struggling, sitting at 9th in their conference and losing both of their games last week.
Harvard University had a week off and will be facing tough competition in their upcoming games.
Northeastern University had a close loss last week and will be playing Boston College in their next game. [ more ]
Acm
10 months ago
Digital life

Tools to Assess Crime Risk for Young Cohorts Likely to Fail over Time

Technology-based tools intended to predict crime risk among young cohorts are likely to become obsolete over time due to changing social and economic conditions.
Effective crime prevention strategies should be tailored to the needs of each individual community, taking into account changing social and economic conditions.
An interdisciplinary approach combining machine learning, social science, and public policy is required to develop reliable tools for assessing crime risk. [ more ]
Eater
10 months ago
Food & drink

Our Favorite Cute (Yet Practical!) Picnic Blankets for a Summer of Outdoor Eating

As warm weather lovers ease into another season of outdoor dining, picnics are everywhere on social media; we're not even through June yet, and #summerpicnic has already surpassed more than 17.3 million views on TikTok.Although picnics became a necessity (and burgeoning industry) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the appeal of gathering outdoors over a few sandwiches is hardly new.
Eater
1 year ago
Food & drink

Let's Raise a Can to Porch Pop Season

If micro-seasons like "blackberry winter" and "redbud winter" are favorite descriptors for farmers and old-fashioned readers of local environmental tea leaves, then porch pop season is a hyper-specific climate designation for a more modern, soda-loving, era.Typically observed from mid-October through early February, porch pop season is the time of year when families across rural America - specifically Appalachia and the Midwest - migrate their canned sodas (and beer, on occasion) from their refrigerators to the outdoors, where atmospheric conditions take over the job of keeping the carbonated beverages cold.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Arts

Ida B. Wells Society internships mired by funding issues, says Nikole Hannah-Jones

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones is a co-founder of The Ida B. Wells Society.She's pictured above in New York in December 2021.Robert Bumsted/AP Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, best known for founding The 1619 Project, said in an interview with a not-for-profit news organization that administrative delays have made it impossible to carry on with several academic projects intended to foster the careers of young Black investigative journalists.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Media industry

Chris Licht ousted at CNN after a year of crisis

Chris Licht was chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN Chris Licht came into the top spot at CNN pronouncing he had a clear view of what was wrong with the cable news channel, the vision to fix it, and the corporate backing that would enable him to turn the ship around.Barely more than a year later, with the channel's battered ratings further sagging, the formats for key shows still in doubt, internal strife at crisis levels, and journalists inside CNN still questioning what his vision is, Licht is gone, ousted by the corporate patron who wooed him to the network, Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's Ex-Leader, Is Now Dame Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern was awarded the title of dame on Monday for service to New Zealand, barely four months after ending her term as prime minister, during which she became the global face of a compassionate brand of liberal politics.The accolade Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit is the country's second highest and was granted as part of an annual tradition of awarding honors for the King's Birthday holiday.
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Proposed PFAS Regulations Ignore Major Source of Drinking Water Contamination

PFAS precursors could drive PFAS pollution at unsafe levels for years into the future.vitapix/ Getty Images
This story was originally published by Grist.Sign up for Grist 's weekly newsletter here.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency drew praise earlier this year when it proposed long-awaited drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
Washington Post
11 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine live briefing: At least 25 dead from Russian strikes

Exhausted firefighters at a destroyed residential building in Uman, Ukraine, after a Russian attack Friday.(Roman Pilipey/Getty Images)At least 25 people were killed by Russian strikes across Ukraine, including a 2-year-old infant and her mother in the central city of Dnipro.Most of the deaths were in Uman, a city far from the front lines in central Ukraine.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Scientists confirm long held theory about what inspired Monet

Written by Jacopo Prisco, CNN In a letter to his wife in March 1901, pioneering French painter Claude Monet lamented the bad weather that prevented him from working, as well as another conspicuous impediment to his creativity."Everything is as good as dead, no train, no smoke, no boat, nothing to excite the inspiration a little," he wrote.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

At Least 330 Species Are Contaminated With Cancer-Causing "Forever Chemicals"

Fred Stone, a dairy farmer whose land and cows are contaminated with the chemicals known as PFAS, on his farm in Arundel, Maine, on January 4, 2020.Brianna Soukup / Portland Press Herald via Getty Images
This story was originally published by The New Lede.A class of chemicals linked to multiple health hazards in humans have been detected in hundreds of wildlife species across the United States, according to a report issued Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

$700,000 Homes in Texas, California and Massachusetts

Real Photo Real Photo Real Photo Real Photo Real Photo Real Photo Real Photo Real Photo Real Photo Real Photo This house is in the Junius Heights neighborhood, in a historic district with many early 20th-century homes lining the wide streets.It is within a couple of miles of a Trader Joe's and an Aldi supermarket.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

In Rare Victory for Media, Hong Kong Court Overturns Conviction of Journalist

In a rare victory for journalism amid a crackdown on the news media in Hong Kong, the city's top court on Monday overturned the conviction of a prominent reporter who had produced a documentary that was critical of the police.Choy Yuk-ling, who also goes by the name Bao Choy, is best known in Hong Kong for producing investigative documentaries examining police conduct in 2019, when the city was roiled by months of antigovernment protests.
www.nature.com
11 months ago
Science

Physicists Create Long-Sought Topological Quantum States

The coat of arms of Italy's aristocratic House of Borromeo contains an unsettling symbol: an arrangement of three interlocking rings that that cannot be pulled apart but doesn't contain any linked pairs.That same three-way linkage is an unmistakable signature of one of the most coveted phenomena in quantum physics and it has now been observed for the first time.
www.vice.com
1 year ago
Education

Harvard Tells Grad Students to Get Food Stamps to Supplement The Unlivable Wages It Pays Them

Harvard University.Credit: Getty Images Harvard University is holding an event to help graduate students sign up for government food assistance programs.The university's Health Services office sent a flier to graduate students Wednesday afternoon encouraging them to come to a SNAP Benefits Sign-Up event on Thursday afternoon.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Synthetic opioids threaten communities including the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Statistics don't really show the human cost of opioid addiction in this country.What does show that is the effect on one community, one family, one 9-year-old girl who our colleague Brian Mann met in the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma.BRIAN MANN, BYLINE: Late afternoon, Mazzy Walker shows me around her family's farm near Tahlequah, Okla., capital of the Cherokee Nation.
BK Reader
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

BAM to Host Discussion Featuring Bernie Sanders and Cornel West - BK Reader

This February, BAM will host senator Bernie Sanders as he dives into the details of his latest book with philosopher, Dr. Cornel West.Co-presented by BAM and Greenlight Bookstore, the Evening of Conversation will be held on Feb. 20 at the BAM Opera House beginning at 8 p.m.The evening will feature discussion around Sanders latest publication, It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

C. Boyden Gray, former White House counsel and conservative legal mind, dies at 80

C. Boyden Gray, the former White House counsel to former President George H.W. Bush and ambassador to the European Union, has died.He was 80.We are saddened to learn of the passing of Ambassador C. Boyden Gray.From 1981-1993, Mr. Gray served President Bush as his closest and most trusted senior legal advisor, the George and Barbara Bush Foundation said in a statement.
www.cnn.com
8 years ago
US politics

Martin O'Malley Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of Martin O'Malley, former governor of Maryland.Birth date: January 18, 1963 Birth place: Washington, DC Birth name: Martin Joseph O'Malley Father: Thomas O'Malley, attorney Mother: Barbara (Suelzer) O'Malley, receptionist for Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Maryland) Marriage: Catherine Katie Curran O'Malley (1990-present) Children: Grace, Tara, William, and Jack Education: Catholic University of America, B.A., 1985; University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1988 Religion: Catholic Longtime guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
Health

Man who defied genetics for decades may hold a clue to preventing Alzheimer's, scientists say

Researchers working to unlock the secrets of Alzheimer's disease say they've been given a major clue that could help protect people at risk for this type of dementia.A man who seemed fated to develop memory loss in his 40s or 50s, based on family history, kept normal function for decades longer than he should have.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Billions of celestial objects captured by new survey of the Milky Way

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.A new survey of the Milky Way galaxy has unveiled 3.3 billion celestial objects.Our galaxy is brimming with hundreds of billions of stars, dark pillars of dust and gas, and gleaming stellar nurseries where stars are born.
Podcasternews
11 months ago
Podcast

Karyn Pugliese (Pabamadiz) Named Editor-In-Chief Of Canadaland

Canadaland is thrilled to announce the hiring of its new editor-in-chief, Karyn Pugliese.Pugliese will take command of Canadaland's newsroom, set the editorial direction of the company, and oversee its growing slate of podcasts, including the CANADALAND podcast.She will work with founder and publisher Jesse Brown to maintain Canadaland's strong investigative mandate, amplify its unique voice, and extend its record of breaking national news stories.
Editor In Leaf
11 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

AHL Rookie Playing His Way Into Toronto Maple Leafs Lineup

This Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff run has shown what a difference an injection of talented youth could mean to the franchise and its success.Prior to suffering a concussion, Matthew Knies helped increase the tempo and make the team offense even more dangerous.Knies may not be the only rookie on the team next year after the breakout season had by one of the Toronto Marlies.
www.aljazeera.com
11 months ago
Media industry

We must do more to protect journalists globally

Over the past year, imprisonment of journalists and violence against media professionals have spiked.In every corner of the world, journalists are intimidated and locked up at distressing rates and far too many are killed just for doing their jobs.On this World Press Freedom Day, there is much to be concerned about given the threats that journalists are facing daily.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Wellness

Bilingualism May Stave Off Dementia, Study Suggests

Speaking two languages provides the enviable ability to make friends in unusual places.A new study suggests that bilingualism may also come with another benefit: improved memory in later life.Studying hundreds of older patients, researchers in Germany found that those who reported using two languages daily from a young age scored higher on tests of learning, memory, language and self-control than patients who spoke only one language.
Puck Prose
1 year ago
National Hockey League

Detroit Red Wings Add Top Prospects, Send to AHL Griffins

The Detroit Red Wings have had plenty of talent go through their organization, primarily through the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL affiliate of the Red Wings.However, this past week, there has not been this much talent sent to the Grand Rapids Griffins in one move.Center Marco Kasper, defenseman William Wallinder, and right winger Carter Mazur are all expected to make their pro debuts after signing entry-level contracts.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Mitchell Gibson reportedly signs one-year deal with Capitals

The Washington Capitals have signed 23-year-old goaltender Mitchell Gibson to a one-year, entry-level contract, according to a report from the Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.Gibson, a fourth-round draft pick of the Capitals in 2018, has spent the last several years in the NCAA with Harvard University.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

British architect Michael Wilford dies aged 84

British architect Michael Wilford, who was best known for his bright and colourful postmodern buildings created together with James Stirling, has passed away at the age of 84.The news of his passing on Friday 10th March was confirmed today in an email to Dezeen from his daughter, Karenna Wilford.Wilford was born in East Sussex in 1938.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Harvard University presents three graduate architecture projects

Dezeen School Shows: a thesis that imagines a high-rise building in New York City clad in biomorphic rock formations is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Harvard University.Also included is a system designed to slot behind high-rise glazing to improve a building's insulation and an adaptive reuse project that uses "architectural editing" to change a Berlin skyscraper's original structure.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

MIT and Harvard researchers find secret to "self-healing" Roman concrete

Researchers from MIT and Harvard claim to have solved the mystery behind the durability of ancient Rome's concrete structures, and are now aiming to bring a modern version of the recipe to the market.The research team found the ancient Romans made their concrete with quicklime, which is lime in its pure state, rather than the more typical slaked lime, and that this gave it "self-healing" properties.
Happiful Magazine
1 year ago
Mental health

9 eco-friendly tech habits that can help you live more sustainably

It's time for the digital age to dial down the CO2 production.Here's how you can do your part and engage in more sustainable behaviours
How much time do you spend using tech each day?Whether it's working from a screen or calling a client, checking in with a friend on Whatsapp, tracking your walk on a wearable device, playing music via Alexa, chilling out with some TV, or feeling safe with home security, it's pretty much impossible to imagine a day without utilising the array of modern technology in our lives.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Weekly women's hockey wrap-up: February 15

With the Beanpot appropriately concluded we move on the the final stretch of the college season.Our pro team returns to action hosting a hated city even if the teams haven't developed animosity quite yet.Boston Pride (12-2-1) Standings: (1 Points Ahead) A week off saw the Pride retain the top spot in the standings and have a game in hand over Toronto.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Weekly women's hockey wrap-up: February 22

It was a rough end to the regular season for most of the college teams but our pro team shined at home.Boston Pride (16-2-1) Standings: 1st (4 Points Ahead)

Last Week: W 4-1 v Montreal Force (2/18), W 2-1 v Montreal Force (2/19)
Next Week: @ Metropolitan Riveters (2/24)


After a thrilling sweep of Montreal at home the Pride will only have one game to play this weekend as they head to New Jersey.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Weekly women's hockey wrap-up: March 1

It was not a spectacular weekend for our teams as two college teams ended their seasons ignominiously and the Pride were unable to do anything on their road trip.Boston Pride (16-3-1) Standings: 2nd (2 Points Behind)

Last Week: L 2-6 @ Metropolitan Riveters (2/24)
Next Week: v Minnesota Whitecaps (3/3, 3/4)


Their magic number sits at nine still as the Six swept the same Minnesota team Boston takes on this weekend.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Weekly women's hockey wrap-up: March 8

We have reached our end game.All but one college team is done for the year while the Pride are on their final weekend of the regular season.Boston Pride (18-3-1) Standings: 1st (3 Points Ahead)

Last Week: W 5-4 OT (SOW 2-0) v Minnesota Whitecaps (3/3), W 5-1 v Minnesota Whitecaps (3/4)
Next Week: @ Toronto Six (3/11, 3/12)


After throwing away a two goal lead in the last minute of play in the first game the Pride recovered with a shootout win and then the next day blew Minnesota out.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Weekly women's hockey wrap-up: January 25

We had a mixed bag of a weekend for our teams.Some teams moved in the right direction, others were a bit more up and down, and then we had our other team that just imploded with home ice on the line.Boston Pride (12-2-1) Standings: (4 Points Ahead)

Last Week: W 5-0 @ Montreal Force (1/21), L 1-2 OT @ Montreal Force (1/22)
Next Week: All Star Game (1/29)


While the weekend was less than ideal the Six provided help by dropping a game in regulation to allow Boston to have a lead over Toronto even with the game in hand.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Weekly women's hockey wrap-up: January 18

Lots of goals and excitement for us to be had.Both of our front running teams had slip ups go to OT that they salvaged but our other teams were all over the place.Boston Pride (11-2-0) Standings: (3 Points Ahead)

Last Weeks: W 8-0 v Buffalo Beauts (1/14), W 2-1 OT v Buffalo Beauts (1/15)
Next Week: @ Montreal Force (1/21, 1/22)


Once again the Pride were able to blow the barn doors off the Beauts in one game but get taken to OT the other.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Tech industry

Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, is building its own Twitter: report

Another social media company could be gearing up to compete with Twitter - and this one has a proven track record.Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, told tech site Platformer it's "exploring a standalone decentralized social network for sharing text updates" called P92.Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is reportedly handling the undertaking, which is in its early stages.
Fear The Fin
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

Canadiens at Sharks: Lines, how to watch and open thread

A quick trade note before we jump into things.General Manager Mike Grier sent a 3rd round pick in 2024 to the Anaheim picked up Thrun 101st overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft but has since been unable to sign him.Thrun had 26 points (5 goals, 21 assists) in 28 games with Harvard this season and served as the team's captain.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Education

Stanford blames inflation for highest tuition hike in at least a decade

First, it was gas and groceries.Now, it's college tuition.Stanford University is blaming inflation for its largest tuition increase in at least a decade, a 7% hike that will push undergraduate tuition to nearly $62,000 and the total cost of attendance including room and board to above $82,000 in the next academic year.
Secret London
1 year ago
London

7 Breathtaking Experiences In London That Are Simply Unforgettable

London, the city where ancient and modern seamlessly blend to create an urban wonderland that captivates the senses.From the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street to the serene tranquillity of the Thames, London is a city that beckons the curious and the adventurous.Today, we'll take you through a journey of breathtaking experiences in London that are simply unforgettable.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Education

Mississippi: 15-year-old with master's degree prepares to attend law school

A 15-year-old Mississippi boy is reportedly preparing to start law school later this year and has the chance to become one of the youngest people ever to obtain a juris doctorate.James Jimmy Chilimigras took the law school entrance exam last year when he was just 14 and scored a 174, the highest tally in his home state, Alabama and Louisiana, according to a report from the news station WLOX, which covers his home town of Bay St Louis, Mississippi.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

Gwen Knapp, Sportswriter Who Looked at the Big Picture, Dies at 61

Gwen Knapp, a prominent sports reporter and columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer and The San Francisco Chronicle and most recently an editor on the sports desk of The New York Times, died on Friday in Manhattan.She was 61.The cause was lymphoma, her sister Susan Knapp McClements said.Ms. Knapp spent nearly 30 years reporting on sports.
Business Insider
1 year ago
Parenting

Nanny sharing, co-parenting, and the YMCA are helping parents meet their childcare needs as costs rise and shortages persist

Parents are having a difficult time finding and affording childcare.They're turning to a variety of options to get by, including nanny sharing and co-parenting.But most of these options come with their drawbacks.When 27-year-old Brittany Wilson-DeMarco began looking for daycare for her two-year-old son last year, the most affordable option she could find cost $1,200 per month.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | The Difference Is That Biden Gave the Documents Back

Again?So soon?(Photographer: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North America)We still don't know a lot of important facts about President Joe Biden's retention of classified documents at his Penn-Biden center office and Delaware home.For that matter, there's a lot we still don't know about former president Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
Berlin

UN chief says Big Oil must be held to account over lies like the tobacco industry

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres excoriated the oil industry as he spoke at the elite gathering of the global financial and political elite in Davos.The UN chief offered a bleak assessment of world issues at the World Economic Forum's meeting on Wednesday, directing particular ire at the oil and gas industry for peddling what he described as the big lie.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Pets

Altruism towards other species may have helped humans thrive, study finds

The human urge to lend a hand extends to animals from the earliest years of life, according to researchers who observed toddlers interacting with friendly dogs.Children as young as two years old went out of their way to help dogs get toys and tasty treats that were placed beyond their reach, despite never having met the animals before, scientists found.
Futurism
1 year ago
Environment

Exxon Scientists Knew About Global Warming for Decades While Company Denied It

In a damning new paper, a team of international researchers has found that scientists employed by multinational oil and gas company Exxon were strikingly accurate in their predictions of global warming - for almost half a century."We find that most of their projections accurately forecast warming that is consistent with subsequent observations," the paper reads.
[ Load more ]