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What a Key EPA Repeal Means for America’s Climate Future

A Harvard alumni panel examines the impact of the “Endangerment Finding.”

by Olivia Farrar

How We Use Memory in Social Settings

The part of the brain that stores past events also helps to predicts others’ actions.

by Peter Saalfield

Brain Mapping project to rival or surpass human genome project

A project to map the brain is "the biggest challenge of the century."

by Courtney Humphries

Harvard scientist David Keith fosters the study and discussion of geoengineering

David Keith and the question of climate engineering

by Erin O’Donnell

Harvard scholar Peter A. Hall links political economy and the euro crisis

The political economy of a continent at cross-purposes

by Peter A. Hall

Social impact bonds harness private capital to tackle social ills

Creative partnerships between government, non-profits, and investors may lead to more effective social services spending.

How to reinvigorate the humanities at Harvard is the subject of new reports

How to reinvigorate the humanities at Harvard is the subject of new faculty reports

Class of '63 Members Open a Time Capsule

Attending their fiftieth reunion, the "Thundering Herd" reads predictions made in 1988.

Oprah Winfrey Speaks at 2013 Harvard Commencement

Oprah Winfrey, Drew Faust, and Harvard events on Commencement afternoon

James Baker, William Coleman Jr., and Georgene Hershbach 2013 Harvard Medalists

Alumni are awarded Harvard Medals for extensive University service.