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.
Why Heat Waves Make You Miserable
Scientists are studying how much heat and humidity the human body can take.
Shakespeare’s Greatest Rival
Without Christopher Marlowe, there might not have been a Bard.
Do Mitochondria Hold the Power to Heal?
From Alzheimer’s to cancer, this tiny organelle might expand treatment options.
The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself
Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.
Hold the Fries
Baked, boiled, and mashed potatoes are better.
The Risks of Low-Dose Radiation Exposure
Continuing fallout from the Manhattan Project
Five Questions with Brian D. Farrell
A professor and curator of entomology on beetles, biodiversity, and evolutionary change
Are Noncitizens’ Speech Rights Protected?
Harvard faculty testify in a federal lawsuit over free speech and deportations.
In Federal Court, Harvard and the Government Have Friends
A look at the amicus curiae briefs in Harvard’s funding case
Trump Administration Alleges Harvard Violated Student Civil Rights
In a court filing, the University says government has ignored procedure to “inflict pain.”