Why do I like what I like?
Illustration by Tim Bouckley / Ikon Images Work & Economy Why you like what you like Your preferences aren’t as original as…
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Does your brain reflect your sex?
Health Does your brain reflect your sex? Precision medicine is just one field where the answer matters July 30, 2024 5 min…
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Should kids play Wordle?
Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Science & Tech Should kids play Wordle? August 12, 2024 5 min read Early childhood development expert…
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What makes a good teacher?
Nation & World What makes a good teacher? One skill — arguably the most important for educators — is also hardest to…
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Is sugar addictive?
Health Is sugar addictive? March 18, 2025 3 min read Cravings are real, nutrition researcher says — but here’s why lumping sweets…
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When we say ‘smart,’ what do we mean?
Science & Tech When we say ‘smart,’ what do we mean? Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff October 16, 2024 4 min read…
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