World Clarence Thomas isn’t kidding Legal scholar Mary Ziegler sees ‘selective’ history in SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe and signs that other landmark protections are in jeopardy
World Memories of air-raid sirens, bombed-out tanks near Kyiv Two Ukraine natives, Harvard-affiliated doctors assessed needs, are creating materials to help train physicians on treating war injuries
Science Keeping cool without warming the planet A revolutionary new mechanism could unlock environmentally friendly air conditioning
Science Brain practices new tasks while we sleep Scientists believe it plays a role in how we learn and form long-term memories
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
Their assignment? Design a more equitable future Students reimagine uses for public land after Biden vows funds to redress harms done to urban areas when highway system was built DateFebruary 17, 2022February 24, 2022
Anita Hill on ending gender harassment and violence Antidiscrimination policy scholar discusses her new book on legal, cultural shifts since her ’91 testimony in Clarence Thomas hearings DateFebruary 11, 2022February 14, 2022
We haven’t just suffered during COVID. We’ve learned. Resilience of young people, new treatment tools give Matt Nock hope amid mental health challenges posed by social media, school and campus disruptions DateFebruary 10, 2022
Is American democracy in peril? Claudine Gay says U.S. is dealing with historic levels of political polarization, but there is reason for hope DateFebruary 9, 2022
Is 80 the new 60? New demographic shift driven by increases in life expectancy, ‘health span’ DateFebruary 7, 2022February 8, 2022
What’s Putin’s next move? Kennedy School experts game out various scenarios, look at what he stands to gain, lose DateFebruary 3, 2022February 3, 2022
Historic gift an investment in pandemic-weary educators, dean says Financial aid for master’s program comes as teachers confront debt, classroom challenges DateFebruary 3, 2022February 3, 2022
Fighting for human rights in riven land overseen by repressive regime Scholar at Risk and lawyer Nicholas Opiyo describes how growing up during Ugandan civil war shaped his future DateFebruary 3, 2022February 7, 2022
Biggest hurdle to U.S. energy policy revamp? Millions of displaced workers Harvard-MIT Roosevelt Project points to studies of Gulf Coast, Appalachia, ways to ease transition DateFebruary 2, 2022
Should married couples live apart? Separate takes from husband-and-wife psychiatrists on distance, drift, and how to stay connected DateFebruary 2, 2022February 2, 2022
Want to be a good person? Stop trying so hard. Social psychologist Dolly Chugh says being perfect is impossible and it’s more productive to opt for ‘goodish’ DateFebruary 1, 2022
Celebrating the founder of Black History Month In new book, Ed School’s Jarvis Givens tracks influence of pioneering scholar who fought to preserve record of African American life DateFebruary 1, 2022February 1, 2022
Students call ensuring diversity on campus vital Reaction follows Supreme Court decision to rule on University’s policy of considering race as one factor among many in admissions DateJanuary 27, 2022January 27, 2022
Higher ed, civil rights leaders decry high court decision to hear admissions case They say ruling could change face of U.S. colleges, extend to wider curbs on diversity policies DateJanuary 26, 2022January 28, 2022
Wrenching 5-year battle with Lyme disease Ross Douthat details crippling symptoms, medical skepticism of small but significant number of long haulers DateJanuary 25, 2022January 26, 2022
How ‘Good War’ wasn’t all that good West Point scholar argues ‘hazy, rosy’ myth shaped false sense of U.S. destiny DateJanuary 25, 2022
Supreme Court to hear Harvard admissions challenge Decision could upend four decades of legal precedent allowing use of race as factor in decisions, alter higher education in U.S. DateJanuary 24, 2022January 27, 2022
Is Putin going to invade Ukraine? Russia scholar sorts through possible scenarios amid Moscow-U.S. tension DateJanuary 18, 2022January 19, 2022
Rescuing MLK and his Children’s Crusade Tomiko Brown-Nagin’s book traces tactics of groundbreaking lawyer Constance Baker Motley amid pivotal protests DateJanuary 13, 2022June 3, 2022
We don’t need a civil war to be in serious trouble Widespread armed conflict unlikely, but nation still in danger zone, says political scientist DateJanuary 11, 2022January 12, 2022
Why disability bias is a particularly stubborn problem Researcher says addressing it likely will take some kind of social reckoning DateJanuary 10, 2022January 21, 2022
Seething populist anger and lessons for U.S. in German elections Michael Sandel’s views of myth of meritocracy lifted new chancellor, may offer hints on way forward here DateJanuary 6, 2022January 7, 2022
Dark lessons of Jan. 6 Capitol assault Alexander Keyssar says GOP disinformation, rise of dueling narratives don’t bode well for end to crisis of legitimacy any time soon DateJanuary 1, 2022January 6, 2022
