Senior research scientist Peter Del Tredici of Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum—see “The Living Dinosaur” by Jill Jonnes, from the November-December issue—has been studying the ancient tree species Ginkgo biloba since the 1980s. In this video, he explains some unusual features of the ginkgo and shows some living specimens of the tree, both full-size and bonsai, at the Arboretum.
Harvard’s Arthur Kleinman reflects on what’s lost when healthcare systems prioritize efficiency.
A theatrical reenactment explores a 1976 clash between science and democracy.
There’s a growing movement to curb light pollution. It starts on your front porch.
The retired government professor has been a rare conservative voice on campus for decades.
How Katie O’Dair makes kings, comedians, and parents feel welcome on campus.
Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast
