Word: newfangledness
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Renowned for its suspect scorpion bowls, the Kong is looking legit—or, it’s trying to. After 53 years as an icon of late-night revelry, the Hong Kong restaurant of Harvard Square is rolling out a new look. But you can’t find...
It's the thoughtful Henry scenes that elevate The Tudors from Desperate Palacewives to a West Wing--esque political drama. Like Martin Sheen's President Bartlet, Rhys Meyers' Henry is appealingly curious about the world around him. "We live in a political climate that is so anti-intellectual," says Beem...
What would happen if these newfangled mosquitoes were released into the wild? The hope is that the modified mosquitoes would out-compete the existing ones, and the bulk of the mosquito population would be malaria resistant, thus preventing new human malaria infections. It’s not beyond the realm...
Scientists at the University of Nebraska--Lincoln are developing ways to make textiles from farm leftovers like rice straw, chicken feathers and corn husks. These newfangled fabrics are part of a trend of eco-sustainable synthetic materials. In fact, clothes made from things you might eat are already in stores...
Giving legacy applicants an extra glance—effectively what Harvard’s current practices amount to—has clear benefits in terms of alumni giving and involvement. The argument that one’s legacy status should not be considered at all, creating some newfangled meritocracy, is...