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.
What Makes a Fact, According to a Harvard Social Scientist
Sheila Jasanoff has spent her career studying how societies produce knowledge, evaluate expertise, and make decisions about technology.
International Students Capped at 4 Years
A new federal rule sparks uncertainty for graduate students.
Last Call in Cambridge
A summer of loosened liquor laws moved in an opposite direction from proposed changes to the city’s licensing rules—reviving a tension in regulatory history that predates either policy.
Hillel International Withdraws a Brief Supporting Harvard
The organization said its amicus brief had not been reviewed internally.
Tara Menon’s Debut Novel Combines Friendship, Grief, and Climate Disaster
The popular Harvard English professor published Under Water this spring.
Harvard, Supporters File Briefs in Federal Funding Case
The government also opens an investigation into financial aid awards to Chinese students.
A Harvard Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why Exercise Matters on GLP-1s
As weight loss medications become more common, Daniel Lieberman discusses the importance of preserving muscle.
How to Care for Patients in AI-Driven Medicine
Harvard’s Arthur Kleinman reflects on what’s lost when healthcare systems prioritize efficiency.
Tarek Masoud Wins Honor For Exploring Disagreements
The Harvard Kennedy School professor has led inquiries into the polarizing conflicts in the Middle East.
At Harvard’s Peabody Museum, Photos Reimagine Iranian History
Artist Azadeh Akhlaghi reconstructs moments of Iranian political upheaval in a series of meticulously staged images.