Science & Technology

‘Effort Still Matters’ in AI Age, Garber Tells Harvard Graduates

In his Baccalaurate address, the University president urged a mindful—yet open—approach to the technology.

by Schuyler Velasco , Laurel M. Shugart

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.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Mandates Vaccination

The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.

by John S. Rosenberg

Reopening. . .Carefully

Resuming Harvard in residence, with continuing coronavirus cautions

by John S. Rosenberg

The Mystery of Smell

COVID-19 shines a spotlight on a once-obscure field of science.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Home Among Strangers

A recent graduate visits Harvard during a semi-normal semester

by Meena Venkataramanan

Harvard Scientists’ Leadership in Fighting Infectious Diseases

Dan Barouch awarded $24.5 million for HIV research, Marc Lipsitch named to national center for public health forecasting

by Jonathan Shaw

The State of the Pandemic

Lessons learned from the continuing confrontation with the coronavirus

by Jonathan Shaw

Contending with Long Covid

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

by Juliet Isselbacher

Harvard Returns to Normal This Fall

University leaders announce that full, in-person operations will resume, with continuing public-health protocols.

by Lydialyle Gibson , Jacob Sweet

Harvard Requires Student Vaccination for Fall

President Bacow releases directive to the community.

by John S. Rosenberg