Research & Ideas
Discover Harvard research, scholarship, and ideas shaping the world—from science and technology to policy, education, and the humanities.
Graduate Student Union Schedules Strike
The work stoppage will begin October 27, unless a final bargaining session next week yields an agreement.
America’s National Parks Are a $56 Billion Economic Engine
Harvard’s Linda Bilmes on measuring the economic value of public lands
Former ICC Prosecutor Discusses Iran, Ukraine, and Venezuela
At a Harvard event, Luis Moreno-Ocampo explains why war crimes are hard to define and prosecute.
A Harvard Economist Probes the Affordable Housing Crisis
From understanding gender pay gaps to the housing crisis, Rebecca Diamond’s research aims to improve lives.
A Harvard Astrophysicist Explains the Bizarre Behavior of a Supergiant Star
The dimming and rapid rotation of Betelgeuse may be caused by a hidden companion.
by Saima Sidik
Discoveries
Short takes on cutting-edge research
Pete Buttigieg Calls For a Politics of ‘Belonging’
A Kennedy School panel discusses polarization and the uncertain future of American democracy.
Is Copyright Law the Wrong Weapon Against AI?
Harvard law professor Rebecca Tushnet explains how “fair use” applies to LLMs.
Ken Burns on America’s Unfinished Revolution
At Radcliffe, the filmmaker joined Harvard historians to discuss what the nation’s founding means today.
Antony Blinken Says U.S. Goal in Gaza Was to Protect People
At Harvard’s Institute of Politics, the former secretary of state reflects on his tenure, Iran, and the future.
Can We Disagree Better? A Harvard Professor Has Tips.
Kennedy School professor of public policy Julia Minson on how to improve political conversations