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How old is too old to run?

Health How old is too old to run? No such thing, specialist says — but when your body is trying to tell you something, listen April 26, 2024…

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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 you may think, says behavioral scientist …

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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 read Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Jill Goldstein is a clinical neuroscientist, a professor…

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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 has news for parents who think the popular online game will turn their children into super readers Part of the Wondering series A…

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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 define January 27, 2025 4 min read Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Teachers can…

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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 with alcohol, nicotine is a problem Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Frank Hu is…

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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 ‘Educability’ is more to the point, computer scientist argues Part of the Wondering series A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts.…