March 1, 2008

Running on Wind?

Michael B. McElroy’s research group has launched an extensive program to define the potential of wind power as a source of electricity...

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Published in the March-April 2008 print issue in the section.

Harvard’s Arthur Kleinman reflects on what’s lost when healthcare systems prioritize efficiency.

At informational town hall meetings, faculty and staff press administrators for details.

The Harvard Kennedy School professor has led inquiries into the polarizing conflicts in the Middle East.

There’s a growing movement to curb light pollution. It starts on your front porch.

Psychologist Ellen Langer's unconventional research. Plus, read about applying mindfulness techniques to eating.

As weight loss medications become more common, Daniel Lieberman discusses the importance of preserving muscle.

Photographer and writer Morgan Smith chronicles life beyond the violence in Ciudad Juárez and other Mexican towns.

Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk

Harvard scientists identify hundreds of genes under selective pressure.