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Warsaw Ghetto’s defiant Jewish doctors secretly documented the medical effects of Nazi starvation policies
A researcher at Tufts University near Boston discovered an old book full of research on starvation written by Jewish doctors imprisoned in the Warsaw Ghetto.
A musical journey around the globe 2022, a playlist
For labor-trafficked immigrants, T-visas are a lifesaving but flawed relief
Discussion: Long COVID, the search for answers
Boston Nigerians watch with pride as Celtics coach Ime Udoka guides team through NBA Finals
Far from the sidelines of the Boston Marathon, Ukrainian runners keep up their training
The Boston Marathon has long been a haven for runners from across the globe. This year marks the first race on Patriots’ Day since 2019, as the world’s most famous marathon returns to full strength — or, at least, something like it. While the celebration of running has been years in the making, April 18 will be another loss in a flood of sacrifice for Ukrainians.
What does Moderna owe the world?
Moderna’s newfound success has put the small Massachusetts company in the hot seat over its handling of vaccine manufacturing and global access.
Learning through singing: This artist wants you to teach her a song in your native language
Is it easier to sing than speak in a foreign language? Taiwan-born artist Wen-hao Tien has put that question to the test as part of a new exhibit about the immigrant experience in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dance with The World, 2021 edition: A playlist
Forget political crises, breakthroughs in space exploration and crypto: Here is The World’s 2021 music recommendations to get you dancing into the new year.
Marco Werman: We are The World
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Amid increasing US-China tensions, humor is serious business
American Jesse Appell’s comedy is part of a long history of cultural diplomacy between the US and China. Musical performances, art exchanges and sports competitions have all helped to strengthen the relationship between the two countries since the early 1970s.
Discussion: How the coronavirus crisis has exposed entrenched health inequities
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed entrenched health inequities for communities of color in the US and around the globe. As part of our regular series discussing COVID-19, The World's Elana Gordon moderated a conversation with Nancy Krieger from Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Krieger recently co-authored an analysis confirming the extent of such disparities.
Harvard grad student creates a new PPE supply chain from China to Boston
The coronavirus pandemic is creating an insatiable demand for medical and personal protective equipment (PPE) that has overwhelmed the world market. China has ramped up the production of needed supplies by bringing new manufacturers online. In an international marketplace where companies, federal and state agencies are fighting for equipment, Harvard business student Sophie Bai and her colleagues are creating a new supply chain.
Prior exposure to air pollution increases risk of death from COVID-19, new research suggests
The novel coronavirus is more deadly in areas with many years of high air pollution, researchers are now saying.
For this year’s Passover Seder, to Zoom or not to Zoom?
It's an added question for the holiday this year as social-distancing measures in place all over the world are preventing big, in-person gatherings.