Featured series 
Month: September 2023
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Work & Economy
How Jeanne Gang married soaring wonder, structural necessity at Gilder Center
The Design School professor talks about her latest project, a new wing for New York City’s American Museum of Natural History.
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Nation & World
Documenting unseen legacies of Vietnam War
Kennedy School historians document possible sites of the remains of Vietnamese soldiers who went missing in action.
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Work & Economy
So what exactly is Google accused of?
Much comes down to how much influence the search giant wields on default setting on devices, digital economy expert says.
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Nation
Oprah and Arthur ask: Want to get happier?
“Build the Life You Want” co-authors drew on research and experience in a conversation that cautioned against conventional wisdom.
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Campus & Community
Getting some exercise, with a little help from friends — and app
CrimsonZip aims to get the community off the couch by helping people find others looking for a workout — or just a walk.
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Nation
‘Tyranny of the Minority’ warns Constitution is dangerously outdated
In “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt call for reforms in face of “radicalized” elements in GOP.
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Science & Tech
A COVID cure worse than the disease?
Some worry a treatment that kills SARS-CoV-2 by helping it mutate could spawn a super virus. New research weighs in on its “evolutionary safety.”
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Arts & Culture
Weaving refugee’s life into histories of U.S., Vietnam
Pulitzer-winning novelist, academic Viet Thanh Nguyen to discuss colonization, otherness in Norton Lectures.
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Campus & Community
Martha Tedeschi to retire as director of Harvard Art Museums
Her seven-year tenure prioritized expanding access and making admission free to all visitors.
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Nation
How achievement pressure is crushing kids and what to do about it
Reasons complex, but major thing is to ensure children feel they are valued for more than accomplishments
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Health
Next spat with your partner, try silence
If you’re doing all the talking, then you’re probably doing it wrong, says negotiation expert.
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Health
Think twice before saying ‘cult’
Survey shows intense support for ex-president in face of indictments, but common claim among MAGA critics falls short of scientific rigor.
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Health
These doctors aren’t sweating AI — yet
Board exam for pediatric specialty stumps ChatGPT, at least in some areas.
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Nation
Time for teachers to get moving on ChatGPT
Students have already begun experimenting; process for finding best uses should be collaborative, educators say.
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Health
How durable is your immunity?
William Hanage, an associate professor of epidemiology, talks about hybrid protection, vulnerability of older people, and the wisdom of Taylor Swift.
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Health
Microdevices turn brain tumors into tiny labs
A microdevice has been designed that can be implanted into tumors to conduct dozens of experiments at once to study the effects of new treatments on some of the hardest-to-treat brain cancers.
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Campus & Community
Elmendorf to step down as dean of Harvard Kennedy School
Economist will depart leadership post at end of academic year, remain on faculty.
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Campus & Community
Harvard lends a hand
Harvard-affiliated volunteers tackled more than 75 community service projects in the Greater Boston area and around the world as part of the Global Day of Service.
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Arts & Culture
Big impact of Little Amal
A.R.T., ArtsThursdays event centers on the 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee child, kicking off monthlong arts programming on migration and immigration.
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Campus & Community
‘These are all just young people like us, figuring themselves out’
High-schoolers get taste of everyday campus life through archival materials, some featuring Harvard’s most famous alumni.
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Health
Surge in ‘abortion travelers’ to Mass. post-Dobbs
Women are traveling from states as far away as Texas for care, finds Brigham and Women’s study.
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Campus & Community
Claudine Gay, reality TV star
President reflects on her mom’s legacy, short career on “Romper Room” at Morning Prayers.
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Campus & Community
Imani Perry’s arrival marks homecoming, expansion
Accomplished scholar, National Book Award winner will blend teaching in African American studies, women and gender studies.
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Campus & Community
‘From this day forward you will make a name for yourself’
In her first Convocation address as Harvard president, Claudine Gay urged the Class of 2027 to fearlessly embrace personal transformation.
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Science & Tech
14 projects confronting climate change win Salata Institute grants
Plant-based buildings, greener AI, and a national agroforest are just a few of the solutions researchers are teaming up to explore.
