Health Why it’s so hard for doctors to show their human side Clinicians in ICU often face dilemma — efficiency or compassion. Beth Israel study looks at key factors.
Health Patients prefer bad news to no news Survey finds 95% who receive abnormal test results still favor immediate access through online portal
World In era of bitter division, what would Socrates do? Lessons for voters and lawmakers in philosopher’s wisdom, Agnes Callard says: ‘He’s not trying to win. He’s trying to find out.’
World Bacow meets with university presidents, students, Harvard alumni in Middle East Discussions focus on need for collaboration, role of higher education in meeting societal, global challenges
In era of bitter division, what would Socrates do? Lessons for voters and lawmakers in philosopher’s wisdom, Agnes Callard says: ‘He’s not trying to win. He’s trying to find out.’ DateMarch 27, 2023March 27, 2023
Bacow meets with university presidents, students, Harvard alumni in Middle East Discussions focus on need for collaboration, role of higher education in meeting societal, global challenges DateMarch 24, 2023
Exiled Belarus opposition leader calls for unified EU, U.S. support Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says fights in homeland, Ukraine are linked by desire for democracy, independence from Russia DateMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023
‘In eye of hurricane’ Activist coming to Harvard to detail his tribe’s fierce war with big business, government for control of river Yaqui consider sacred birthright DateMarch 22, 2023March 24, 2023
Social Security, Medicare far from doomed, policy expert says In fact, Louise Sheiner of Brookings Institution wishes we’d make needed fixes, turn attention to investing more in children DateMarch 21, 2023March 22, 2023
The rats are gonna hate this one too … Jessica Tisch explains why being sanitation commissioner is a dream job — if you care about delivering essential services DateMarch 16, 2023
Why China has edge on AI, what ancient emperors tell us about Xi Jinping Recent event examines what social sciences can tell us about rising economic, geopolitical power DateMarch 16, 2023March 19, 2023
Prospect dim for Biden plan to bolster Medicare, health policy expert says Chan School’s McDonough cites divided Congress, says looming funding crisis is, oddly enough, result of program design DateMarch 15, 2023
Talking with kids about existential threat of climate change It may ignite fears for children and guilt for parents, but key is focusing on solutions, experts at HGSE webinar say DateMarch 14, 2023March 16, 2023
The art of self-healing Peter Grinspoon was a doctor with a dark secret. When a patient or colleague needs to hear the details, he doesn't hold back. DateMarch 14, 2023March 15, 2023
New day for Afro-Latin American Studies Director details how ground-breaking consortium, joining researchers from Global North and South, will transform discipline DateMarch 13, 2023March 14, 2023
Do phones belong in school? Bans may help protect classroom focus, but districts need to stay mindful of students’ sense of connection, experts say DateMarch 13, 2023March 10, 2023
Not-so-innocent bystanders Journalist shares story of grandparents who ‘followed the current’ in Nazi Germany DateMarch 10, 2023March 14, 2023
Russia seems vulnerable. Is Putin? As fighting in Ukraine intensifies, analysts weigh chances of regime change DateMarch 9, 2023March 10, 2023
Dad’s clueless, Mom’s fried. Maybe there’s a better way. Law School grad who wrote ‘Fair Play’ explains perception gap highlighted by new Pew study DateMarch 8, 2023
Why police resist reforms to militarization Issues revolve around culture of viewing civilians as potential threats, concerns about self-protection in departments equipped with military-grade arms DateMarch 3, 2023March 3, 2023
Historian says Fla. dispute shows why AP class in African American studies is needed Khalil Gibran Muhammad says College Board needs to stand firm behind curriculum DateFebruary 28, 2023March 1, 2023
Why Church Committee alums urged new House panel to avoid partisanship Chief counsel of respected mid-’70s Senate inquiry into improper federal investigations says credibility of oversight function at stake DateFebruary 27, 2023
Ukraine sees victory ahead, shift to West Foreign minister offers frank, wide-ranging assessment of Russia war in Kennedy School talk DateFebruary 23, 2023February 24, 2023
One year later: How does Ukraine war end? Scholars, analysts say invasion has hurt Russia strategically, militarily, and 2023 could prove decisive, dangerous DateFebruary 17, 2023February 17, 2023
‘Renewed and enlightened’ Harvard group returns from its second Umrah trip DateFebruary 17, 2023February 17, 2023
Darth Vader had some skills. Negotiation? Not so much Conflict-resolution experts discuss new book, which draws lessons from ‘Star Wars,’ at Law School event DateFebruary 15, 2023
Lessons emerge as 7 thirsty states war over Colorado River water U.S. to decide on apportionment as demand grows with populations in West, supply shrinks due to drought DateFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Is global tide turning in favor of autocrats? Opposite is true, says former Human Rights Watch chief, but democracies must deal with destabilizing aggrievement DateFebruary 13, 2023February 14, 2023
Students with ties to Syria, Turkey rally to aid earthquake survivors Devastation worse than anything seen during civil war, says undergrad from Aleppo DateFebruary 10, 2023
Defining moment for longtime allies As domestic, regional tensions test Israel-U.S. ties, former ambassador sees key role for Biden administration in buoying hope for Middle East peace DateFebruary 7, 2023February 8, 2023
Lessons of Roe, 50 years later Speakers at Radcliffe conference look at divisive, fraught history, predict where legal battles go next DateJanuary 31, 2023January 31, 2023
How total abortion ban puts maternal health at risk Study finds high rates of serious complications among Salvadoran patients who were forced to carry severely malformed fetuses to term DateJanuary 25, 2023January 27, 2023
They can think, feel pain, love. Isn’t it time animals had rights? Martha Nussbaum lays out ethical, legal case in new book DateJanuary 24, 2023January 24, 2023
Don’t give Russia an inch, former U.S. diplomat says Marie Yovanovitch makes case for standing by Ukraine as war drags on, warning that defeat would embolden Putin and other dictators DateJanuary 23, 2023January 24, 2023
