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The Internet: Foe of Democracy?
The Internet, by allowing like-minded individuals to self-segregate, has had a polarizing effect on democracy, suggests Harvard Law School’s Cass Sunstein..
Turning Green into Gold
H. Jeffrey Leonard invests in green energy around the globe.
A Global Health View
A profile of Julio Frenk, new dean of the Harvard School of Public Health
Centered on Children
Under director Jack Shonkoff, Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child is publicizing the impact—for long-term good or ill—of early-childhood experiences.
Citing Recession, Yale Makes Deeper Cuts
Yale has announced a second, deep set of austerity measures; its reasons for doing so may cast light on the financial choices confronting Harvard.
Faust: University Will Slow Pace of Construction in Allston
Harvard will continue construction through 2009 while examining its options, which include pausing construction entirely.
Video: Cooking and Creativity
In a public lecture at Harvard in December, Ferran Adrià described the development of techniques in use at his restaurant, elBulli—and how he became a chef who takes chances.
Video: Sanatorium Scenes
A new documentary combines archival photographs and footage, interviews with former patients, and expert commentary to remember the tuberculosis epidemic in the United States.
Helping Those Most in Need
With support from the Center on the Developing Child, Harvard scholars aim to help some of the most vulnerable groups of children.
Harvard Team Has Quiz Bowl Circuit Abuzz
The Harvard team, which took first place in the nation last year, has qualified for nationals again.
"Secrecy": Screening This Wednesday
Government secrecy and classified information are the focus of this collaboration between Harvard professors Peter Galison and Robb Moss, to be shown February 18 at Harvard Law School.
March-April Puzzle: Art at Harvard
Solve the most recent creation of puzzlemaker John de Cuevas '52