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Ruth Simmons to deliver principal address at Harvard celebration for Class of 2021

Transformational university leader will address virtual ceremony.
Unlocking the colors of insect vision

Novel way to isolate light-sensitive proteins may lead to evolutionary insights.
CAPTURE-ing movement in freely behaving animals

New behavioral-monitoring system combines motion capture, deep learning.
Renaming committee seeks input from Harvard community

Panel looks at how to deal with statues, buildings, programs, professorships honoring controversial figures.
Solving racial disparities in policing

Experts say approach must be comprehensive as roots are embedded in culture.
AI can help reduce the risk of HIV in high-risk communities

Algorithm identifies who can best promote healthy behaviors in a social network.
Wanted: Bold ideas

Star-Friedman Challenge puts out the call for visionary research.
When it’s time to jump into the deep end

Amid pandemic with a load of 7 classes, Michael Cheng decided he needed to teach himself to swim.
Guess who’s coming to dinner

Race, romance, and why certain combinations draw more raised eyebrows.
The cataclysm that killed the dinosaurs

New theory explains possible origin of plummeting Chicxulub impactor that struck off Mexico.