Faculty & Community
Insights into groundbreaking faculty research, innovative projects, and academic thought leadership across Harvard’s schools and institutes.
This Astronomer is Sounding a Warning on 'Space Junk'
As debris accumulates in low Earth orbit, the danger of destructive collisions continues to rise.
by Olivia Farrar
A Better Way to Amputate
Improved surgical techniques enhance prosthetic function.
by Erin O’Donnell
Anti-Aging Approaches
Can a single molecule extend lifespan?
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Recipes for Thriving Cities
The combination of certain factors can determine whether a city is plagued with disease, or is a hub for innovation.
by Oset Babür
Making a MOOC
HarvardX transforms a popular course in epidemiology to serve a global audience.
by Jonathan Shaw
Seeing the the Invisible World of Microbes
On Earth, microbes run the show.
by Jonathan Shaw
Charles Lieber Named University Professor
The pioneering chemist of bio-compatible transistors and other nanoscale wonders receives Harvard’s highest faculty honor.
by Jonathan Shaw
Digging Deep into Chinese History
Field notes from a summer archaeological expedition
by Rowan K. Flad
Wikipedia Against Censorship
Berkman Klein researchers find censorship of Wikipedia is declining.
by Alisha Ukani
Arctic Meltdown Turns Up the Heat
Carbon released by thawing tundra is enough to double atmospheric CO2.
by Oset Babür
The Origins of Egg Shape
Adaptations for flight may have driven the shape of birds’ eggs.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova