May 1, 2001 Off the Shelf Recent books with a Harvard accent Most popular New Harvard research finds octopuses go beyond sight and touch to find mates. A new proposed structure, layoffs, and a five-day-a-week in-person work mandate will take effect by fall. The Secrets of Haiti’s Living Dead A Harvard botanist investigates mystic potions, voodoo rites, and the making of zombies. Explore More From Current Issue Museums & Collections Science and art capture the microscopic natural world. Research Harvard scientists identify hundreds of genes under selective pressure. University News The Goel Center in Allston will open for performances in the fall of 2026.