Are you happy with how your career is going? Professor of leadership at EDHEC Business School, @prof.juliamilner, discusses three steps to help you decide what’s working — and what you might want to change.
Spicing up science - Teachers use food to transform their classrooms
Harvard's Science and Cooking for Secondary Science Educators Program, led by Kate Strangfeld and collaborators, uses food to make science more accessible and engaging for middle and high school students. Teachers like Mary Velasquez and Shawn Boggs reported significant boosts in student interest and confidence after implementing food-based lessons, transforming complex chemistry concepts into relatable activities. The program includes workshops, professional development, and ongoing support, fostering a network of educators. Since its inception, it has expanded nationwide, engaging over 1,600 students and receiving strong endorsement from participants and their schools.
‘Jimmy Carter was extraordinary.’
Jimmy Carter's remarkable legacy was celebrated by Harvard Law professors reflecting on his profound impact as the 39th U.S. president and beyond. William Alford praised Carter's decisive action in freeing a Sudanese scholar and his incisive humility. Justice Stephen Breyer highlighted Carter’s judiciary appointments, including his own, and his pragmatic economic reforms, such as airline deregulation. Samantha Power emphasized Carter's transformative focus on human rights in foreign policy, his peacemaking efforts, and groundbreaking post-presidential work, including global health initiatives and election monitoring. Carter's principled leadership and empathy left an enduring global legacy.
Harvard-educated Elon Musk biographer says billionaire is going mad: ‘I legitimately believe…’
Seth Abramson, a Harvard-educated attorney and Elon Musk biographer, has raised concerns about Musk's mental health and behavior, citing his history of stress, drug use, and mental illness. Abramson warns that Musk's leadership roles—including as CEO of Tesla, owner of social media platform X, and head of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Donald Trump—pose risks given Musk's significant influence over public opinion and critical industries. Abramson called for urgent action to address these concerns but acknowledged the improbability of such measures being taken. His remarks sparked online debate.
Kindness linked to better physical health, longevity
Acts of kindness, including volunteering, improve both mental and physical health and can increase longevity, according to Harvard researchers. Studies by Laura Kubzansky and Tyler VanderWeele reveal links between kindness and reduced pain, lower mortality risk, and better physical functioning. Kindness fosters social connectedness, combats loneliness, and mitigates stress, which can harm health by shortening protective telomeres in cells. Immaculata De Vivo emphasizes that while telomere shortening is irreversible, stress-reducing habits like empathy and compassion can slow the process, benefiting overall health and well-being.
Harvard-certified coach explains how toxic relationships are rewiring your brain
Occupational therapist and mental health advocate Hazel Calawod warns that toxic relationships not only harm emotions but can rewire the brain, as chronic stress from gaslighting, manipulation, and neglect damages areas crucial for memory, decision-making, and emotional regulation. These changes increase susceptibility to anxiety, depression, and PTSD, often persisting beyond the relationship. Calawod explains how behaviors like emotional manipulation and criticism erode trust, self-worth, and mental well-being. Despite the harm, recovery is possible with support and intervention, enabling individuals to heal and rebuild brain function and mental health.
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