Research & Ideas
Discover Harvard research, scholarship, and ideas shaping the world—from science and technology to policy, education, and the humanities.
Öberg to Lead Harvard Faculty Recruitment and Retention
The astrochemist will become senior vice provost for faculty affairs this summer.
Matt Levine's Bloomberg Finance Column Makes Money Funny
Matt Levine’s spunky Bloomberg column
Harvard’s Comedy and Improv Scene
In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.
David Leo Rice on 'The Berlin Wall'
David Leo Rice explores the strange, unseen forces shaping our world.
What Happens if Harvard Loses Its International Students
Research, revenue, and global standing are all on the line.
Trump Administration Expands Harvard Student Visa Vetting
State Department tells officials to screen social media, flag private accounts as suspicious.
Government Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
Harvard sues federal government in response.
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2025-2026 Fellows
Scholars pursue projects ranging from reducing ethnic violence to searching for an undiscovered super-Earth.
The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes Announced
Winners across five categories, from commentary on Gaza to criticism on public architecture
A Harvard Constitutional Scholar on Star Wars and the Supreme Court
The Harvard Law professor and constitutional scholar on what Star Wars can tell us about today’s Supreme Court
Federal Funding Cuts Impact the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
A veteran women’s health advocate on federal funding cuts