The blind in China face the difficult challenge of learning to read Chinese. The current Braille system has a number of shortcomings, causing several communication problems between the blind and the sighted. A proposed system based on the Japanese Braille system could help the blind better their opportunities and way of life.
At Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, there is no such thing as “lack of application.” Among those spearheading Harvard’s innovation in SEAS coursework is Dr. Anas Chalah, the Director of Undergraduate Labs at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard.
Health care in Massachusetts ranks exceptionally well but suffers from high hospital costs. This study examines why prices for similar services vary so much among Massachusetts hospitals.
This paper examines the organization of myelinated axons, the long neuronal processes integral to long distance communication in the brain circuitry.
Meet Professor Charles M. Lieber - ranked the number one chemist by citation impact over the last decade - and read about the path that took him to where he is today.
A review of James Gleick's latest bestseller, The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood.
This study investigates the stability of a three-body system, which is a difficult problem in astrophysics. The author focuses on how stability criteria are altered when considering the Kozai effect, or the periodic alternation of inclination and eccentricity in the smaller binary pair.
This paper extends the model of Darwinian evolution through computational learning, showing that the class of 2-CNF functions are evolvable when input variables are uniformly distributed.
I did not know a leap second existed. Yes, I’ve heard about leap years and as a strict proponent of the lunar calendar, which is responsible for predicting the date of one of the most celebrated holidays, Spring Festival, I think it’s totally legitimate. But wait, we’re arguing not about leap years, leap months, leap days, leap hours, oh for [...]
At Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, there is no such thing as “lack of application.” Among those spearheading Harvard’s innovation in SEAS coursework is Dr. Anas Chalah, the Director of Undergraduate Labs at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard.
Professor Xiao-Li Meng, Whipple V.N. Jones Professor of Statistics and Department Chair at Harvard, discusses the various uses and benefits of knowledge of statistics in a humorous and fascinating op-ed.
A review of James Gleick’s latest bestseller, The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood.
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