Joshua Chen swam the second leg of the winning 200 medley relay and then won a pair of events as the day went along. The first-year entered the Crimson's all-time 100-breast list, registering the fourth-fastest time in school history at 53.62. In the 200 breast, Chen moved from 10th to seventh at Harvard with a time of 1:56.99. Both times were the best in the field today.
Sophomore Sonny Wang emerged victorious in the 50 free, finishing in 19.64. He was the only athlete on the day to break 20 seconds and nearly equaled his personal best of 19.61.
David Walt, professor of pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for co-inventing the DNA microarray, enabling large-scale genetic analysis and better personalized medicine.
This award is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement.
Emery Brown, professor of anaesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital, was awarded the National Medal of Science for his research into the effects of anesthesia on the brain.
This presidential award is the highest recognition the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: “Hot chocolate is to winter what ice cream is to summer.”
L.A. Burdick
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From Boston’s best hot chocolate spots, according to WBUR staffers: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/10/hot-chocolate-cocoa-boston-winter-recommendations
Please tune in for the next episode of my celebrity podcast Taye Uhuru Speaks featuring Harvard University Professor of Cognition and Education Howard Gardner. He speaks about his new book set
“The Essential Howard Gardner on Education” and “The Essential Howard Gardner on Mind”. Howard Gardner developed the theory Multiple Intelligences. He co-founded Harvard University's Project Zero in 1967.
Meta’s fact-checking changes raise concerns about spread of science misinformation
Meta's decision to end its fact-checking system in favor of a user-driven "community notes" approach has sparked concern among experts, including Harvard’s K. Vish Viswanath, who warns this shift may amplify misinformation on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Viswanath highlighted the role fact-checking played in mitigating COVID-19 misinformation and expressed skepticism about the efficacy of the new system without independent evaluation. He urged scientists, community organizations, and journalists to proactively share accurate information and build public resilience to misinformation, emphasizing the potential health risks tied to false beliefs about science and vaccines.
Shawmut Design and Construction Celebrates Topping Off of Harvard University Housing Building
Shawmut Design and Construction recently celebrated the topping off of 100 South Campus Drive, a mixed-use development in Allston for the Harvard community. The project will provide 276 sustainable housing units, along with public spaces, and aims to achieve Passive House and Living Building Challenge certifications. The development is part of a broader transformation of 175 North Harvard Street, which also includes a new home for the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). Designed with sustainability in mind, the project features eco-friendly transportation options, energy-efficient design, and green spaces, fostering both community interaction and environmental well-being.
The Fish in Harvard Square - Artist Isola Murray’s child-size animals
Artist Isola Murray’s Tired Clichés installation at 25/8 artspace in Harvard Square showcases whimsical papier-mâché sculptures of anthropomorphic animals, each with a unique personality. Highlighted by Septimus, a fish in a bathtub, the exhibit invites passersby to pause and smile at the fantastical tableau visible through the gallery’s street-facing window. Curated by Yolanda He Yang, 25/8 artspace emphasizes creativity in small urban spaces, fostering community art engagement. Running through February 4, the exhibit reflects themes of imagination, inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's storytelling and the charm of everyday whimsy.
Bizarre Harvard Ritual: Students strip and scream away exam stress
Harvard's "Primal Scream" is a unique, stress-relieving tradition where students strip naked and sprint through Harvard Yard at midnight before final exams. Accompanied by ear-piercing screams, the ritual allows students to release exam-related tension and share a moment of collective absurdity. Those who prefer to stay dressed often cheer from windows or join in the screaming. Though its exact origins are unclear, the tradition has become a bonding experience, reminding even the world’s top scholars to embrace humor and humanity amidst academic pressures.
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