# All News Search Within Results Search Within Results search ## 38 results Show filters filter\_alt Sort by NewestOldestAlphabetical A-ZAlphabetical Z-APublish Date (DESC)Publish Date (ASC) sort list grid\_view ## 38 results [### Evolution of human hands progressed feet-first ](/news/2026/06/evolution-human-hands-progressed-feet-first) June 03, 2026 A new study shows how natural selection for locomotion reshaped both extremities. ![Terence Capellini](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/Screenshot%202026-06-04%20at%202.59.17%E2%80%AFPM.png?itok=cYNe0MXB) [### HEB 162: Neanderthal News ](/news/2026/06/heb-162-neanderthal-news) June 02, 2026 Students in HEB lecturer Dr. Bridget Alex's spring HEB 162 class worked all semester making videos for the public about Neanderthals and other extinct humans. They collaborated with PBS producers, HMNH staff, and ~30 high school students. ![neanderthal news](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/news%20website.png?itok=xHydyZN0) [### Danielle da Cruz, 2026 Harvard Hero! ](/news/2026/05/danielle-da-cruz-2026-harvard-hero) May 21, 2026 Congratulations to Danielle da Cruz, HEB Associate Director of Finance & Research and admin extraordinaire, for being recognized as one of this year's Harvard Heroes! ![harvard hero logo](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/HarvardHeroes3-logo%20%281%29.jpg?itok=QQUkXfc8) [### No pill for exercise: Why GLP-1s can’t replace physical activity ](/news/2026/05/no-pill-exercise-why-glp-1s-cant-replace-physical-activity) May 07, 2026 Daniel L. Lieberman, Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences and Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology, explains why exercise remains potent medicine for those trying to manage their weight. ![dan lieberman with skeleton](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/11122024_Evolution_Metabolism_084%20-%20Christy%20DeSmith.jpeg?itok=_Nt0okJu) [### Your ancestors aren’t who you think they are ](/news/2026/05/your-ancestors-arent-who-you-think-they-are) May 06, 2026 From the Big Think: What if one of our oldest ideas about ancestry is simply wrong? Harvard geneticist David Reich argues that ancient DNA has exposed the myth of purity and uncovered a far messier history of who we are and where we came from. ![the well david reich](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/The-Well-David-Reich-Full-Interview-Web.jpg?itok=6oStmNHC) [### 2026 Hoopes Prize Winner ](/news/2026/05/2026-hoopes-prize-winner) May 04, 2026 Congratulations to HEB student Eleanor Klibaner-Schiff on being named a 2026 Thomas Temple Hoopes Prize Winner for excellence in undergraduate work and in the art of teaching. Her submission was entitled “Reproductive Investment and Epigenetic Aging: Life... description [### Why We Love Dogs - And They Love Us Back ](/news/2026/04/why-we-love-dogs-and-they-love-us-back) April 29, 2026 In this episode of the “Harvard Thinking” podcast, experts, including HEB Associate Prof. Erin Hecht, break down the evolution and biology of this special relationship. ![erin podcast](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/erin%20podcast.jpg?itok=g4KxZMkc) [### Can your pup match pitch? Scientists detail top talents for howling ](/news/2026/04/can-your-pup-match-pitch-scientists-detail-top-talents-howling) April 24, 2026 Associate Professor Erin Hecht was featured on the FAS Current for her recent study on pitch matching in howling dogs. ![Erin Hecht sits on a blue couch with her dog](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/Erin%20Hecht-7-1.jpg?itok=rZzOGZAA) [### Massive Ancient-DNA Study Reveals Natural Selection Has Accelerated in Recent Human Evolution ](/news/2026/04/massive-ancient-dna-study-reveals-natural-selection-has-accelerated-recent-human) April 15, 2026 The Reich Lab's work was featured in HMS News! Stephanie Dutchen interviews David Reich and Ali Akbari on their research in ancient DNA and it's connections to health. ![David Reich Ali Akbari](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/DSC_5741_edited%20copy.jpg?h=67cbde91&itok=sFWza2ha) [### Nature Is Still Molding Human Genes, Study Finds ](/news/2026/04/nature-still-molding-human-genes-study-finds) April 15, 2026 The NY Times featured research by the Reich Lab after their newly released Nature paper "Ancient DNA reveals pervasive directional selection across West Eurasia". ![lab tech](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/reich%20lab%20research%20tech.jpg?itok=KE9aBGNz) [### Richard Wrangham, anthropologist: ‘Humans domesticated ourselves by defeating our alpha male ancestors’ ](/news/2026/04/richard-wrangham-anthropologist-humans-domesticated-ourselves-defeating-our-alpha-male) April 09, 2026 Professor Emeritus Richard Wrangham was recently interviewed about his research and new book reflecting on humans’ complex relationship with violence. ![richard wrangham portrait](/sites/g/files/omnuum1771/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/rwrangham%20science%20photo.jpg?itok=cqRbtaR5) [### Harvard Graduate Society Merit/Term-Time Fellowship 2026 Awardee ](/news/2026/03/harvard-graduate-society-meritterm-time-fellowship-2026-awardee) March 24, 2026 Congratulations to Shanen Ganapathee (G4) for receiving the Merit/Graduate Society Term-Time Research Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year! 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