Sun-like star swallowed entire planet, MIT and Harvard astronomers say
For the first time, scientists have caught a sun-like star in the act of swallowing a planet in one big gulp.
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For the first time, scientists have caught a sun-like star in the act of swallowing a planet in one big gulp.
Weekend weather; Harvard explosives accusation; Karen Read in court; MBTA equipment update
A former Harvard professor convicted of lying to federal investigators about his ties to a Chinese-run science recruitment program was sentenced Wednesday.
Flavor Flav visited Harvard, so WBZ TV's Levan Reid had to find a giant clock for the story.
As a Harvard alum and then grad student, Edwin Jourdain Jr. fought back against a 1921 decision by college administrators to exclude Black people from freshman dorms.
Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks will be the principal speaker at Harvard's commencement on May 25.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate was introduced in 2011 and acts as a guide for eating balanced meals.
Boston University, Harvard, and Merrimack will all be battling for a spot in the Frozen Four when the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament gets underway later this week.
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports from Harvard.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Spectators lined the sidewalk next to the center Friday morning.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler and Katrina Kincade report.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
A Texas company is trying to bring woolly mammoths back to life.
There are six New England teams vying for an NCAA hockey title this year, including the defending champion UMass Minutemen.
A decision against the schools could mean the end of affirmative action in college admissions.
The Harvard men's basketball program was set to pay a visit to the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. But that game has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests within the program,
The $11.3 billion in growth over the the previous fiscal year was driven by a 33.6% return on its investments.
The case is separate from the recent college admissions scandal, but the allegations are similar.
Experts from Harvard say they might have a simple solution for concerns over airflow in schools - open windows and doors.
Harvard, Northeastern and MIT sued the Trump administration over its guidance not allowing foreign students to take online-only courses this fall.
As the sports world debates how to work around the threats of spreading the coronavirus, the Harvard hockey team is eliminating all chances.
Neighbors say the disturbing discoveries of two deceased dogs along their shoreline has stolen their sense of calm.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning social media for children under 14 years old. But how would it work?
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
The city of Haverhill, Massachusetts is banning all cryptocurrency kiosks after three people fell victim to scammers for roughly $20,000 total.
Efforts to remove dams from the Charles River in Massachusetts are already underway.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning social media for children under 14 years old. But how would it work?
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour while a staff member allegedly held the door shut.
Some soccer fans had trouble buying World Cup train tickets from Boston to Foxboro on the MBTA's mTicket app.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour while a staff member allegedly held the door shut.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat Milwaukee at Fenway Park.
The three finalists have been announced for the Patriots Hall of Fame as fans will choose between Rob Gronkowski, Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins.
Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Tuesday night and claimed their fourth Metropolitan Division title in six years.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.