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Neuroscientist Vadim Bolshakov speaks about “mechanisms of fear” Oct. 27 at the Harvard Science Center. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Discussion of fear brings new light to the human condition

Yuna Komiyama November 2, 2017

With a multitude of spooky activities this past weekend, some Halloween enthusiasts started their “Halloweekend” by attending a Friday event that took more of a scientific approach to fear. The...

A lecture at Harvard University Monday led by Dave Arnold and Harold McGee discussed how science influences food flavor. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Professional foodies host scrumptious science lecture series

Sara Boutorabi September 10, 2015

People often indulge in delicious meals just for the sake of tasting the food. It is less likely, though, for those people to consider the reasoning behind why such a meal brings them pleasure. In “Thinking...

Harvard buildings investigated after report of three bombs on campus

Daily Free Press Admin July 5, 2014

Several Harvard University buildings were evacuated Saturday following a phone call from a man who claimed he was armed and had placed three bombs on Harvard’s campus. The buildings have since been reopened,...

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