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Science

Saturn’s hexagon mega-storm

Harvard researchers develop a 3-D model that could explain the formation of a massive hexagon-shaped hurricane on Saturn.

Social Science

Mahzarin Banaji

Turning a light on our implicit biases

December 10, 2020

Few people would readily admit that they’re biased when it comes to race, gender, age, class, or nationality. But virtually all of us have such biases, even if we aren’t consciously aware of them, according to Mahzarin Banaji, Cabot Professor of Social Ethics in the Department of Psychology, who studies implicit biases. The trick is figuring out what they are so that we can interfere with their influence on our behavior.... Read more about Turning a light on our implicit biases

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Arts and Humanities

Portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1820.

Beethoven at 250

December 15, 2020

Ludwig van Beethoven wrote music that has endured for centuries. Interpreted by classical musicians and contemporary artists alike, his work is found in everything from disco hits to movie scores to TV shows and rap songs.... Read more about Beethoven at 250

COVID day(s)-in-the-life of a Harvard College First-Year

Caitlin Beirne ’24 takes us along her busy campus schedule of classes, Airforce ROTC training, music rehearsals, and time with friends in her time on campus in the pandemic.

Making sticky bun popcorn at home with Joanne Chang

Owner of Flour Bakery Joanne Chang puts a fun twist on her popular sticky bun recipe, adding popcorn into the mix.

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