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Harvard scientists pinpoint two pelvic breakthroughs that put humanity on its feet

Study reveals how growth plate reorientation transformed the human ilium from tall and narrow to short, wide, and curved, creating the bowl-shaped pelvis essential for upright walking.

Skeletons of great apes at the University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology. From left to right: Bornean orangutan, western gorilla, western gorilla, chimpanzee and human.
Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth attends Belgian National Day celebrations in Brussels, Belgium, July 21, 2025

Belgian princess to resume Harvard studies despite Trump ban on foreign students

 Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 23, 2025.

Jewish student: Don’t use my experience to go after Harvard

3I/ATLAS. Image: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/K. Meech (IfA/U. Hawaii).

Harvard astrophysicist warns interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may be alien technology on sunbound path


Trump signals openness to $500 million settlement with Harvard

"Well it's a lot of money," Trump told reporters when asked at the White House if $500 million would be enough to make a deal.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US. April 12, 2025.

Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97

Satirist and mathematician, Tom Lehrer, died at the age of 97 on Saturday, following a vibrant career that found him writing popular songs for the Jewish holidays.

Tom Lehrer sings and plays piano at the Hungry I Nightclub in San Francisco

Judge in Trump-Harvard case questions tie between antisemitism allegations and federal funding cuts

Both Harvard and the administration are seeking summary judgment, which would allow the court to decide the case without a trial.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. April 12, 2025.

US Republicans grill university leaders in latest House antisemitism hearing

Many of the reps. echoed President Donald Trump's recent attacks on universities, and questioned whether the presidents were doing enough to protect Jewish students.

 Demonstrators in support of Gaza raise red hands behind Rabbi Mark Goldfeder, CEO of National Jewish Advocacy Center, a witness at the House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on "Antisemitism on College Campuses", on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 15, 2024.

Trump admin. to subpoena Harvard for info on antisemitism, harassment by foreign students

The administration escalated its feud with the Ivy League university on Wednesday, in a move that could result in the loss of Harvard's accreditation.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. April 12, 2025.

US Secretary of State Rubio presses to open sanctions investigation into Harvard, NYT reports

Rubio is pushing to investigate if Harvard violated sanctions by collaborating on a health insurance conference in China that may have included officials blacklisted by the US, the report said.

 People leave a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and against student visas being revoked, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 17, 2025.

Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role

Harvard’s new Jewish studies hire, Shaul Magid, raises controversy over his stances on Zionism and antisemitism.

 Shaul Magid has been appointed professor of modern Jewish studies in residence at Harvard Divinity School, June 2025.

Alan Garber’s stand against Washington: A Jewish hero at Harvard - opinion

Garber spoke truth to power in standing strong against the efforts of the current US administration to take control of all facets of academia under the false narrative of combating antisemitism.

 HARVARD UNIVERSITY President Alan Garber acknowledges sustained applause from students, during commencement exercises, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, last month. All of those assembled understood that they were in the presence of greatness, states the writer.

Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge

In Thursday's court filing, Harvard said Trump had violated federal law by failing to back up his claims about national security.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US. April 12, 2025.

Harvard seeks end to US funding cuts, says national security, public health research in peril

In a lawsuit filed Monday, Harvard argues that the Trump administration’s funding freeze is illegal and threatens to derail critical research into pediatric HIV, dark energy, and more.

 A general view of the Harvard Medical School in the Longwood Medical Area in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., May 15, 2022. Picture taken with a drone. Picture taken May 15, 2022.

State Dept. pauses new student visas for harsh social media screening - report

The department’s decision comes amid the Trump administration’s broader efforts to combat rising antisemitism on college campuses.

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures before he speaks at a National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dallas