Science & Technology
Court Blocks International Student Visa Rule
Citing improper procedure, a district judge postponed the government’s efforts to cap student visas at four years.
The Omicron Semester
Staving off the surge
Does Omicron Cause “Mild” COVID-19?
New evidence suggests the threat of severe infections.
Omnibus Omicron Intelligence
Harvard Medical School experts on viral evolution, vaccines, the immune system—and what’s next
The Omicron Semester
Harvard prepares for a pandemic-influenced spring term.
President Bacow on Harvard in the Months Ahead
Perspectives on the pandemic, continued academic progress, finances, governance, and more
Harvard Goes Remote for January Term as Pandemic Intensifies
Rising coronavirus cases prompt a new round of precautions
A Surge on Top of a Surge
Rising cases on campus—and in communities worldwide
Moderna’s Vaccine More Effective than Pfizer’s
A head-to-head comparison in 440,000 vaccinated veterans finds Moderna’s vaccine is slightly more effective than Pfizer’s at preventing a range of COVID-19 outcomes.
Harvard Mandates Vaccination
The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.
The Mystery of Smell
COVID-19 shines a spotlight on a once-obscure field of science.