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.
Harvard scientists identify hundreds of genes under selective pressure.
Nobel Prize recipient Joseph E. Murray dedicated much of his career to organ transplant surgery.
The Harvard Arts Medalist wants his smash-hit Cats revival to reach “as many young queer people” as possible.
We asked people to share their favorite art adaptations. Here’s what they said.
