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Study: 556,200 Doctors Now Using AI, Often Beyond Their Expertise
A Harvard Gazette report says physician adoption of AI has been dramatic in speed and scale, with many doctors asking questions outside their own areas of expertise.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues physiciansHarvard Gazettepublic healthJill Leporeconstitutional conventionHarvard University
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Harvard Gazette Highlights: AI Limits, Hidden Women in History, and Resiliency
Harvard Gazette roundup features Michael Brenner on what AI cannot replace, teachers filling gaps in history books with Schlesinger Library help, and university leaders on financial resiliency.
Science & TechnologyEducationEntertainmentMediaArts & CultureArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Harvard UniversityMichael BrennerSchlesinger LibraryDouglas StuartHarvard Kennedy SchoolHarvard Museum of Natural History
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Sherry Turkle Warns of Deep Harm in 'Fundamental Lie We're Telling Ourselves'
Harvard Gazette highlights Sherry Turkle's warning on technology's deep harm, a Nobel laureate's path to brain research, primitive oxygen in meteorites, and A.R.T.'s new Blavatnik Theater.
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Harvard Symposium Convenes Health Experts to Examine the Future of Aging
Harvard convenes health experts to exchange insights on the future of getting old, exploring whether the aging body must break down, alongside new research findings.
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Are Analytics Making Pro Sports Less Fun?
Harvard Gazette highlights debate over whether analytics rob pro sports of color and spontaneity, plus eight Du Bois Medalists honored and tariff pain for Canadians.
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Dementia Study Flags 76 Environmental Exposures
Harvard research links drinking, sleep and pollution to dementia risk and includes a new risk-prediction model among 76 environmental exposures identified in the study.
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Harvard's 'Nobel Incubator' Bio Labs Turns 95
Harvard Gazette marks 95 years of the Bio Labs, a facility described as a 'Nobel incubator,' alongside features on AI self-improvement, phone addiction and student projects.
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Where Senators Sit Can Shape Their Votes, Study Says
Harvard analysts examined more than 30 years of roll-call data and 1 million individual votes to test whether seating position influences how senators cast their ballots.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyEducationCongressArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceGeneral Politics Harvard UniversityUnited States Senateroll-call votesvoting behaviourNobel Prizecursive writing
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Why AI Hasn't Triggered Mass Layoffs — Yet, Harvard Experts Say
Harvard experts say workers, bosses and policymakers shouldn't get too comfortable with the status quo, warning that AI-driven job disruption may still be coming.
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Harvard Launches $150 Million Research Initiative
Harvard University announces a $150 million research initiative spanning basic and applied sciences, with awards planned to meet what it calls a moment of remarkable opportunity.
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Harvard's Berkman Klein Center Weighs AI 'Constitutions' to Keep Models Honest, Helpful, Harmless
Harvard's Berkman Klein Center heard calls to keep AI models "honest, helpful, harmless" through AI "constitutions," an effort to safeguard humanity that remains a work in progress.
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Harvard's Health Professionals Follow-Up Study Marks 40 Years
The Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, which tracks exercise, diet and disease, has reached its 40th year, with researchers saying it still has much more to reveal.
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Record 32% of New Vehicle Sales to Be EVs in 2030, Study Finds
A new report projects electric vehicles will reach a record 32 percent of new vehicle sales by 2030, with strong growth expected despite the recent loss of federal incentives.
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Tech Insiders Call for Humanist-Scientist Discourse Amid AI's 'Copernican Moment'
Harvard Gazette newsletter highlights tech insiders urging humanist-scientist dialogue in the AI age, plus stories on scandal prevention, a quiz, new faculty, and featured campus events.
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What's Lost When Students See Politics Everywhere
Harvard sociologist outlines research behind "What Happened to College?," including findings distinguishing affective from ideological polarization among students who see politics everywhere.
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Do Bosses Favor Employees Who Talk Like Them?
Harvard research examines missed opportunities for workers whose communication styles don't fit in with company norms, plus monkeypox replication findings and data gaps in women's sports.
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Harvard AI Predicts 300+ Diseases, Class of 2030 Welcomed
Harvard researchers unveiled an AI tool predicting over 300 diseases from patient data, aiming to revolutionize preventative care. The university also formally welcomed its Class of 2030.
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Brain Organoids Achieve Lifelike Maturation, Opening Doors for Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Research
NIH-funded researchers sustained brain organoids for nearly six years, showing lifelike maturation driven by an intrinsic clock. This breakthrough enables long-term studies of neurodevelopmental disorders, offering new insights into conditions like autism.
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board Reports on Trump's Military Exercises, Harvard Lawsuit, SNAP Debate, and Michigan Voter Prosecutions
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on President Trump's decision to limit military exercises with South Korea, Harvard's antisemitism lawsuit, a Senate debate on SNAP welfare, and Michigan's prosecution of noncitizen voters.
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Rachel Wilson's Fruit Fly Research Advances Brain Understanding
Generational scientist Rachel Wilson is revolutionizing brain research. Her innovative work with fruit flies is pushing the field forward, shedding new light on the complex mysteries of the brain.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentEducationMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEconomyDigital and Print PublishingGeneral Politics Rachel WilsonBrain ResearchFruit FliesNeuroscienceScienceResearchHarvard University
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Harvard Labs Advance Towards Cancer, Malaria Vaccines
Harvard University researchers are progressing in developing vaccines for cancer and malaria. This work, born from Harvard labs, showcases the power of collaboration and the non-linear path of scientific development.
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Gut Biome Changes Linked to Increased Colon Cancer Risk
Harvard research reveals that changes in the gut biome may be a key driver behind increased colon cancer risk, potentially opening new avenues for prevention and treatment.
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Conan O'Brien Addresses Harvard Graduates at Joyful Commencement
Harvard University celebrated its Commencement on May 29, 2026, with Conan O’Brien delivering a keynote address. The day saw graduates and families filled with joy, alongside the election of thirteen new alumni to leadership boards.
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Harvard Announces Conan O'Brien as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Harvard University's 2026 Commencement features Conan O’Brien as speaker and honorary degree recipient. Class Day included Ronny Chieng's AI warning and student reflections. The celebration culminates with the Class of 2026 livestream.
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Harvard President Urges Class of '26 to Value Effort Amidst AI Advancements
Harvard President Alan Garber told the Class of 2026 that "effort still matters" in the age of AI, urging them to resist "push-button omniscience." PBK speakers also emphasized building character over mere intellect.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on AI in Special Education, Student Loan Lawsuits, and Hacky Sack Shortages
NPR reports that special education teachers are using AI for paperwork, while the Education Department is hiring. States are suing over student loan limits, and a hacky sack trend is causing shortages.
EducationScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentSportArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentLegalEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsStudent LoansEducation DepartmentHacky SackHarvard UniversityNPR Editorial
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Harvard Faculty Approve Major Grading System Overhaul, New Overseers Named
Harvard faculty approved major grading changes, including an A grade cap and a shift to average percentile rank, effective Fall 2027. New Overseers' senior officers, Raymond J. Lohier Jr. and Sheryl WuDunn, were also named.
EducationScience & TechnologyBusinessHealthArtificial IntelligenceFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceSocial Issues Harvard Universitygrading changesacademic policyBoard of OverseersRaymond J. Lohier Jr.Sheryl WuDunn
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Harvard Researchers Reveal Provocative Cancer Genetics Findings Alongside New Faculty Roles
Harvard University shares new insights on cancer genetics and physical activity, introduces part-time catalyst professorships for industry professionals, and highlights upcoming campus events focusing on environmental design and global disaster management.
Science & TechnologyHealthPolitics and GovernmentWorldMedical ScienceEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationAfricaFederal Government Harvard UniversityCancer GeneticsDaniel LiebermanMedical ResearchEnvironmental DesignGLP-1
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Harvard's Jill Lepore Wins Pulitzer Prize for U.S. Constitution History
Harvard's Jill Lepore won a Pulitzer Prize for her book on the U.S. Constitution, leading the latest Harvard Gazette digest. The update also features research on workplace retaliation, historical scrapbooks, and upcoming campus events on geoengineering and electric vehicles.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessWorldEducationEnvironmentEmployment and LaborEnergyEuropeLegal Jill LeporePulitzer PrizeHarvard UniversityBooks and LiteratureWorkplace RetaliationU.S. Constitution
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Harvard Gazette Highlights Quantum Computing Advances, Smell Map, and New Identity Theft Tool
The Harvard Gazette's latest update features rapid advancements in quantum computing, a groundbreaking smell map, and a new identity theft tool. It also highlights scholar Thomas Blakeslee's journey and upcoming campus events including a lecture by Steve McQueen.
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