World Did winning the Nobel change your life? Harvard laureates say it gave bully pulpit, brought invitations to speak (sometimes on subjects they know nothing about), meet kings (and play poker with Steve Martin)
Nation ‘What is compelling to do right now?’ Marshall Ganz started at Harvard but took some time off — about three decades — to become Civil Rights, labor, political organizer, and finally scholar, mentor
Arts ‘Living one’s life during and after the violation of one’s humanity’ Ruth Simmons’ memoir traces everyday natural beauty, mortal peril of growing up Black in 1940s rural Texas
Nation ‘What you can do for your country’ Future Harvard president leaves Virginia for Concord Academy, set on path by JFK inauguration speech, visit by MLK
Health Next spat with your partner, try silence If you’re doing all the talking, then you’re probably doing it wrong
Arts How to judge a painting Do: Ask questions and keep an open mind. Don’t: Say your child could’ve made that.
Science Can you be close without sex? Healthy intimate relationships vary but share one key feature, says psychologist
Health Faster, fitter? Not really, says Spaulding Rehab expert. When you go for a walk, focus on this instead.
Science Nothing that is not there and the nothing that is You’ll never experience a black hole, but Avi Loeb can help you imagine one
Science The language of dreams Proficiency, place, emotion, or something else? These late-night conversations defy easy explanation.
Science Should married couples live apart? Separate takes from husband-and-wife psychiatrists on distance, drift, and how to stay connected