Science & Technology

A Harvard Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why Exercise Matters on GLP-1s

As weight loss medications become more common, Daniel Lieberman discusses the importance of preserving muscle.

by Olivia Farrar

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

Harvard pilots in-person teaching for fall

Faculty of Arts and Sciences tests hybrid classrooms and other pandemic adaptations.

by John S. Rosenberg

Rapid Tests, in Time for Fall Surge

Rapid COVID-19 tests, of the kind that Michael Mina has been advocating since last year, are finally approved for home use.

by Jonathan Shaw

Pediatrician Eileen Costello, profiled by Nell Porter Brown

A pediatrician cares for a city’s children.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Baking Sourdough Bread is a Survival Instinct

A Harvard grandmother’s—and grandson’s—research

by Jacob Sweet

Ivy League Cancels Spring Competition

A fourth consecutive season is shuttered.

by Jacob Sweet

How Many Undergraduates Are At Harvard Now?

Far fewer students in residence than the number invited back to campus for spring

by John S. Rosenberg