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.
Humanoid Robots. Virtual Reality. Which Technologies Will Last?
Harvard Business School’s Andy Wu discusses far-out innovations.
Discoveries: Short Takes on Cutting-Edge Research
Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk
Humans Haven’t Stopped Evolving
Harvard scientists identify hundreds of genes under selective pressure.
Let’s Talk About (Octopus) Sex
New Harvard research finds octopuses go beyond sight and touch to find mates.
Shakespeare and Stephen King Have a Lot in Common
Shakespeare scholar Caroline Bicks studies horror and fear in literature.
Mychal Threets Brings ‘Library Joy’ to Harvard
The librarian and social media star gave the keynote address for Harvard Graduate School of Education’s convocation.
Harvard Holds a Symposium on Antisemitism and Universities
Scholars discuss the paradoxes and challenges that Jews navigate on college campuses.
Is the Press Still Free?
A Harvard alumni panel discusses New York Times Co. v. Sullivan and threats to journalists today.
‘Don’t Hold Your Breath’ for the Return of Low Interest Rates
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff discusses the global forces driving up borrowing costs.
AI Outperforms Doctors in Emergency Room Tasks, New Harvard Study Shows
Researchers say the technology could help physicians with triage, diagnosis.