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A Harvard Astrophysicist Explains the Bizarre Behavior of a Supergiant Star
The dimming and rapid rotation of Betelgeuse may be caused by a hidden companion.
by Saima Sidik
Your Views on Grade Inflation, Harvard Extension School, and Climate Fiction
A sampling of reader reactions
Scoundrels, Then and Now
On con men, Mark Twain, and the powers of the Harvard name
by Primus VI
For This Poet, AI Is a Writing Partner
Sasha Stiles trained a chatbot on her manuscripts. Now, her poems rewrite themselves.
Harvard’s 2026 Miller-Hunn Awards Honor Nine Alumni
The recipients volunteered their time to support undergraduate admissions.
How Women Are Changing the NBA
From coaching staffs to front offices, female leaders are bringing new strategies to men’s basketball.
250 Years Ago, Harvard Was Home to a Revolution
A look at the sights, sounds, and characters that put the University on the frontlines of history
250 Years and Counting
Harvard’s ties to the Revolution ran deep.
New Books from Harvard Authors
Bad Bunny, spider fears, healthcare policy, and more
AI Hunts For Stolen Harvard Coins
A museum curator and a computer scientist track down ancient coins taken in a legendary heist.
A Harvard Economist Probes the Affordable Housing Crisis
From understanding gender pay gaps to the housing crisis, Rebecca Diamond’s research aims to improve lives.
A New ‘Black Swan’ Musical Cranks Up the Tension
The creative team of the A.R.T.’s new show dish on adapting Darren Aronofsky’s thriller classic from screen to stage.