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On Public Notice

Column’s innovations support journalism, and an informed citizenry.

by Juliet Isselbacher

Sequestering Carbon Dioxide in Diamonds

Countering greenhouse gases by making diamonds from the sky

by Juliet Isselbacher

The Context: Arthur C. Brooks on “Revenge Bedtime Procrastination”

Presenting our best archival work on sleep

by Jacob Sweet

Re-remembering Juneteenth

Annette Gordon-Reed discusses her unusually personal book on the holiday.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Katori Hall Wins 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Hot Wing King wins the 2021 prize for drama.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Gary Urton Stripped of Emeritus Status

An investigation finds the former anthropology professor “engaged in unwelcome sexual conduct and abused power,” among other violations of institutional policies and values

by Juliet Isselbacher

Contending with Long Covid

Some patients experience lingering and debilitating symptoms after COVID-19.

by Juliet Isselbacher

Here comes the sun

Where to explore, relax, and renew this season, from the Berkshires to the beach

by Kara Baskin

Harvard Art Museums names a new curator

Horace D. Ballard will direct American art collections at the museums.

by Lydialyle Gibson

A New Way

President Bacow on exploring better work-life balance after the pandemic

by Lawrence S. Bacow

Letters from our readers

A standard-setter retires—plus U.S. presidential debates, Overseer elections, admissions biases

Peabody Essex Museum’s “In American Waters”

From oceanic voyages to romping in the waves, a new exhibit explores relationships to water.

by Nell Porter-Brown