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By Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard March 20, 2024This illustration highlights how two hydrogels (shown in blue) can be bonded in different ways by thin chitosan films (shown in orange). The bonds that form are extraordinarily strong and can resist high tensions. Credit: Peter Allen, Ryan Allen, and James C. Weaver.A novel technique for the quick and efficient bonding of hydrogels offers the potential to significantly propel forward the development of new biomaterials, addressing a wide…

Explore Harvard’s free computer science courses in 2024 Harvard University, a venerable institution renowned for its academic excellence, has consistently been at the forefront of delivering top-notch education to learners worldwide. In the ever-changing field of technology, the university has made major strides by providing a variety of free computer science courses, allowing enthusiasts, experts, and aspiring technologists to dig into the realm of coding, algorithms, and cutting-edge technologies. Let’s…

An artist’s rendering of nitrogen vacancy centers in a diamond anvil cell, which can detect the expulsion of magnetic fields by a high-pressure superconductor. Credit: Ella MarushchenkoHarvard scientists have made a significant advance in high-pressure physics by creating a tool that directly images superconducting materials under extreme conditions, facilitating new discoveries in the field of superconducting hydrides.Hydrogen (like many of us) acts weird under pressure. Theory predicts that when crushed by the weight of…

A team of researchers has optimized polygenic risk scores for 10 common diseases, making them applicable to diverse populations. This work, part of a broader effort to integrate genetic data with medical records, aims to enhance personalized and preventive healthcare. Credit: SciTechDaily.comAs part of a nationwide collaboration, Broad Clinical Labs researchers have optimized 10 polygenic scores for use in clinical research as part of a study on how to implement genetic risk prediction for patients.By analyzing millions…

Scientists from the University of Illinois Chicago and Harvard University have developed a new antibiotic, cresomycin, as a potential tool against drug-resistant bacteria. This achievement stems from research into how antibiotics interact with the bacterial ribosome and strategies to overcome bacterial defenses, like ribosome modification. Cresomycin’s effectiveness against multidrug-resistant strains in animal studies signals its promise for human applications, highlighting the crucial role of structural biology in…

By Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences February 21, 2024SEAS researchers have developed a multiscale approach that allows particle-reinforced rubber to bear high loads and resist crack growth over repeated use. Above, cracks grow in the left sample while the cracks in the right sample, made from the multiscale material, remain intact after 350,000 cycles. Credit: Suo Group/Harvard SEASUsing a multi-scale approach enhances the fatigue threshold of particle-reinforced rubber.Scientists at the…

The Radcliffe Wave next to our sun (yellow dot), inside a cartoon model of the Milky Way. Blue dots are clusters of baby stars. The white line is a theoretical model by Ralf Konietzka and collaborators that explains the current shape and motion of the wave. The magenta and green lines show how the wave will move in the future. Credit: Ralf Konietzka, Alyssa Goodman, and WorldWide TelescopeAstronomers report oscillation of our giant, gaseous neighbor.A few years ago, astronomers uncovered one of the Milky Way’s greatest…

By Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences February 16, 2024New research inspired by the intricate structure of butterfly wings has led to a method for fine-tuning catalytic reactions, enhancing selectivity and efficiency in chemical production. This breakthrough underscores the potential for bioinspired designs to drive industrial innovation. Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearchers expand ways to improve the selectivity of catalytic reactions.Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of…

Enroll in Harvard’s free programming courses in 2024 and boost your skills Harvard University is one of the most prestigious and renowned institutions of higher education in the world. It is also one of the most generous and innovative Universities when it comes to offering free online courses to anyone who wants to learn new skills and knowledge. In 2024, Harvard will have a wide range of free programming courses that cover…

The largest-ever study on vitamin D supplementation in children, led by Queen Mary University of London and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, reveals that vitamin D supplements do not prevent fractures or improve bone strength in vitamin D deficient children, contradicting previous assumptions about the benefits of vitamin D on bone health.A major clinical trial conducted by Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has discovered that vitamin D…