Spiritually active people are less likely to abuse substances, Harvard study says
Researchers at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health published findings in JAMA Psychiatry that shows that people who attend religious services or pray are 13% less likely to misuse drugs, alcohol or tobacco.
MIT requires every student to know how to swim. But why?
Many other colleges abandoned swimming requirements due to equity concerns and shifting priorities.
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This Somerville matchmaker has Boston's dating scene down to a science
The singles mixer Mingle Mayhem is designed to challenge what people think their type might be, using games and conversation starters backed by social psychology principles. -
Will Mass. politicians' pushback against Trump's immigration, education and voting agenda work?
Bay State political professors break down the latest national and local political headlines. -
Is Pilgrim Nuclear evaporation harmful? Harvard study to begin
For the health study, researchers will place air monitors in several locations around the community. Then, they'll compare people who live in the most highly affected areas with a control group. -
Justice Department sues Harvard over access to admissions records
The department asked Harvard to turn over admissions records last year to determine whether the university has continued considering applicants’ race in admissions decisions. -
Swiping for love: How dating apps have changed romance both for better and for worse
From eHarmony to Hinge — BU assistant professor of media science Kathryn Coduto says the evolution of dating apps over time has changed how people view relationships.
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Catching The Codfather
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Scratch & Win
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The Big Dig Podcast
This Peabody Award–winning podcast dives into the cynicism that hangs over the topic of American infrastructure. No project embodies that cynicism quite like ‘The Big Dig.’
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