Research & Ideas
Discover Harvard research, scholarship, and ideas shaping the world—from science and technology to policy, education, and the humanities.
Court Blocks International Student Visa Rule
Citing improper procedure, a district judge postponed the government’s efforts to cap student visas at four years.
At Harvard, Dava Sobel discusses what convinced Copernicus to publish his work
At Harvard, Dava Sobel discusses the conversation that convinced Copernicus to publish his lifework.
'Nobel Prize of Water' awarded to John Briscoe
'Nobel Prize of Water' given to Harvard professor for "unparalleled contributions" to global water resource management
At Harvard, a special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection
A special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection.
Harvard professor Sophia Roosth examines how synthetic biology is remaking life
Historian of science Sophia Roosth on resurrecting extinct species.
Harvard-based Sawyer seminar discusses hearing through the body
Through cat telephones and electronic dance music, scholars discuss the physical basis of sound.
Harvard professor Sarah Richardson presents a history of the sex chromosomes
Sarah Richardson presents a history of the sex chromosomes in science and culture.
Why “Big Data” is a Big Deal
Information science promises to change the world.
Nuclear weapons are incompatible with the U.S. constitution and democracy
“Out of ratio” weapons are essentially ungovernable.
Massachusetts General Hospital's resident mummy undergoes restoration and study
MGH's resident mummy undergoes restoration and a medical exam.
Harvard social enterprise, policy reform in Myanmar
From supporting farmers to probing policy, Harvard people help Myanmar remake its future.