Science
Low-carb Diets May Negatively Affect Health
A low-carbohydrate diet with protein and fats primarily from meats may increase susceptibility to heart disease or cancer more so than a high-carbohydrate diet, according to a study published last week by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Hauser Losing Tenure Not Likely, Harvard’s History Shows
Some in the scientific community question whether psychology professor Marc D. Hauser, who faces allegations of research misconduct, should keep his teaching position at Harvard.
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Several freshmen stargaze by the telescopes on the roof of the Science Center yesterday evening as Allyson Bieryla, Astronomy Lab and Telescope Manager, points out salient celestial objects. The telescopes and roof were opened to promote the General Education course SPU21: Stellar Measures of the Universe.
Hauser Will Not Be Advising Harvard Students This Year
Harvard Psychology Professor Marc D. Hauser will not be advising any undergraduate theses or be the primary adviser for any graduate student while on leave.
Cambrian Explosion
The Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association hosts an introductory event for freshmen at the Queens Head Pub on Saturday night, providing information about the organization as well as live entertainment, trivia, and snacks.
More Evidence for Hauser's Scientific Misconduct
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael D. Smith has publicly confirmed that psychology professor Marc D. Hauser is responsible for eight instances of scientific misconduct in his laboratory. Although the dean did not specify what exactly Hauser’s fate will be now, Smith did say that the University will definitely be imposing sanctions on Hauser, who is now on a year-long leave of absence.
National Academy of Sciences Elects Nine Harvard Faculty Members
Last week, eight Harvard professors and one senior lecturer were elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their original research.
Study Links Dreaming to Increased Memory Performance
A recent study published last week by a Harvard Medical School research team links napping and dreaming to enhanced memory.
Sexual Minorities At Higher Risk for PTSD
People of all sexual orientations who have ever had a same-sex sexual partner are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say.
