Health What makes us human? It’s all in the hips New study shows how pelvis evolved for walking upright, allowing birth of offspring with larger brains
Health Parents are so wrong about teenage sleep and health Study upends common myths around melatonin, weekends, school start times
World How to save democracy Events examine what can be done to address grinding problem of race, internet’s power to exploit political, cultural schisms to destructive ends
World ‘Be unstoppable, be true to yourself, but be just’ Zelensky talks Russia strategy, nuclear threat, Ukrainian unity, leadership lessons during Kennedy School talk
Wait — what if Will Smith was just being a man? Psychologist who works with adolescents reflects on messages boys receive about male aggression as world reacts to violence at the Oscars DateMarch 30, 2022March 31, 2022
Bearing witness to Ukraine war through eyes of refugees Documentary photographer, alum travels world to raise awareness of plight of those fleeing violence, persecution DateMarch 30, 2022March 31, 2022
How weight-loss industry profits on shame Cathy O’Neil, author of award-winning ‘Weapons of Math Destruction,’ examines ways humiliation is weaponized — and why DateMarch 29, 2022June 3, 2022
Legacy of liberal violence Caroline Elkins’ new history broadens story of British Empire, colonialism, she began in Pulitzer-winning, consequential ‘Imperial Reckoning’ DateMarch 28, 2022March 28, 2022
Russia’s remaining weapons are horrific and confounding Kennedy School’s Bunn assesses threat, possible fallout of chemical attack in Ukraine, including the excruciating choices Biden and NATO would face DateMarch 23, 2022March 23, 2022
Dangers of journalism leave Nieman Fellows grief-stricken Brent Renaud, documentarian killed in Ukraine, honored in campus ceremony DateMarch 23, 2022
Christie takes shots at Trump, Biden Ex-GOP governor suggests dimming presence of former president lifts Republican election prospects DateMarch 22, 2022March 23, 2022
Finding exit to war in Ukraine Negotiation experts urge creating back channels of communication, emphasizing downside of continued conflict, finding concrete terms DateMarch 18, 2022March 20, 2022
Supreme Court nominee’s pioneering background Legal scholars say Jackson, having been public defender, would bring insight into criminal justice inequities, turn spotlight on vital job DateMarch 18, 2022April 8, 2022
Bacow discusses role of higher education institutions in 21st century Harvard president says they wield greatest influence through teaching, scholarship, even in crisis like Ukraine DateMarch 16, 2022March 16, 2022
Reasons so many teachers joining Great Resignation Educators at Ed School event point to loss of classroom autonomy, pandemic anxieties, burnout DateMarch 15, 2022March 16, 2022
How Russians see Russia Pockets of worry and anger, says ex-Moscow Times journalist, but anti-West sentiment likely to withstand Ukraine reality DateMarch 14, 2022March 14, 2022
What would be signs protests in Russia are making a difference? Kennedy School expert counts them off: large-scale rallies, staying power of opposition, shift in views of key individuals DateMarch 13, 2022March 14, 2022
Russia’s punishment is a global event Expert expects dramatic ripple effects as sanctions, corporate measures take hold DateMarch 10, 2022March 11, 2022
Lessons of educator’s life Ed School’s Brandon Foster hit crossroads in juvenile detention center. He chose life helping kids see their choices DateMarch 9, 2022March 12, 2022
Harvard doctor assessing refugees in Poland sees deep psychological wounds Ukrainians fear for safety of family members as health workers and humanitarian groups provide maternal, pediatric care and treatment for illnesses DateMarch 8, 2022
Putin’s iron fist vs. Zelensky’s moral clarity Historian Nancy Koehn, author of ‘Forged in Crisis,’ compares wartime leaders and the broader messages they send to the world DateMarch 7, 2022March 7, 2022
Russian attack, takeover of Ukraine plant ramps up nuclear threat Expert outlines what Western intelligence agencies are looking for in Putin’s next moves DateMarch 7, 2022March 7, 2022
Will China’s support for Russia hold as condemnation over Ukraine grows? Analyst Anthony Saich examines high stakes for both nations, how Beijing’s ties with U.S. have hit new low DateMarch 3, 2022March 4, 2022
It’s going to get worse before it gets better in Ukraine Analysts, scholars predict that fighting will grow more brutal, deadly before serious talks begin DateMarch 2, 2022March 3, 2022
Why peace in Ukraine isn’t likely soon Harvard experts, scholars look at tangled history leading to conflict, hurdles to resolution DateMarch 1, 2022March 2, 2022
Link between Ukraine fighting, fossil fuels German climate activists say shifting to renewable energy sources could produce environmental, peace dividends DateMarch 1, 2022March 1, 2022
What’s it take to be astronaut? NASA picks emergency-room doctor, researcher, Afghanistan vet pilot, Ironman triathlete Anil Menon for mission training DateMarch 1, 2022March 4, 2022
Physician-writers point to power of storytelling TV producer and alum Neal Baer, memoirist Suzanne Koven of MGH say it is best way to touch emotions, promote change DateMarch 1, 2022February 28, 2022
Scholars inside Ukraine describe country determined to fight back Panelists in Harvard discussion praise Zelensky and urge support for communities under attack DateFebruary 28, 2022February 28, 2022
Ukraine stands firm, but so does Putin’s inner circle Expert assesses unfolding conflict, including nuclear tensions, step toward negotiations, influence of oligarchs DateFebruary 27, 2022February 27, 2022
What happens next in Ukraine? As attack unfolds, escalation, nuclear standoff among Harvard experts’ worst fears DateFebruary 24, 2022
Wide range of possible targets for Russian cyber strikes, from infrastructure to smartphones Ex-intelligence officer notes role of individuals in defending against attack DateFebruary 24, 2022February 28, 2022
Upending Putin’s Russia-Ukraine myth Historian rebuts claims of two nations as inseparable, argues leader is trying to control narrative to justify actions DateFebruary 22, 2022February 22, 2022
Stopping toxic flow of guns from U.S. to Mexico Officials, health policy, legal scholars discuss landmark suit targeting American manufacturers DateFebruary 18, 2022February 22, 2022
