Faculty & Community

Insights into groundbreaking faculty research, innovative projects, and academic thought leadership across Harvard’s schools and institutes.

In Sermon, Garber Urges Harvard Community to ‘Defend and Protect’ Institutions

Harvard’s president uses traditional Memorial Church address to encourage divergent views.

by Jonathan Shaw

Susan Farbstein on Human Rights Law

Human rights lawyer on law’s ability to promote justice—and shape public understanding

by Nina Pasquini

How Your Social Circle Affects Your Microbiome and Health

The microbiome may be socially exchanged, modulating both health and metabolism.

by Ann Thomas

Brain Mapping Suggests How Memories are Stored

A decade-long project to map a cubic millimeter of human brain reveals previously unimagined architectures.

by Jonathan Shaw

What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Global GDP?

The impact on global GDP is likely six times greater than previously estimated. 

by Erin O’Donnell

Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.

Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.

by Olivia Farrar

Listening to Sperm Whales

After listening to leviathans, an undergraduate comes to conservation.  

by Jonathan Shaw

Clean Tech Innovation Against U.S.-China Relations

How will China’s rapid growth in the clean technology industry reshape U.S.-China relations?

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard physicians on the digital healthcare revolution

Harvard physicians on the future of medicine

by Olivia Farrar

A Ray of Light amid Middle East Devastation

Harvard’s Lisa Randall on Israeli and Palestinian scientists working together

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Professor on Social Psychology for Understanding War

Two scholars’ extracurricular efforts in the Middle East

by Primus VI