Faculty & Research
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
Ecosystem Patterns and Productivity
Robert Pringle says the grid-like distribution of Kenyan termite mounds helps answer an old question about ecosystems.
by Samuel Bjork
“Good” Cells Gone “Bad”
David Scadden studies the environmental cues that can cause normal cells to become diseased.
by Jonathan Shaw
The Social Epidemic
Harvard professors and students take aim at the social and behavioral factors that contribute to HIV.
by Elizabeth Gudrais
The Mindfulness Chronicles
Psychologist Ellen Langer's unconventional research. Plus, read about applying mindfulness techniques to eating.
by Cara Feinberg
Healing the Whole Patient
From traditional healing to modern medicine, a multifaceted approach to HIV care in South Africa. With audio
Cultural Education
Harvard students helps a theater troupe in Uganda teach about HIV.
Subtle Improvements
Seemingly small changes at a Durban hospital have major effects on patient care.
The Choice to Bear Children
Rethinking the conventional wisdom that HIV-positive adults should forgo having children
Life, on the Soccer Field
South African teens learn about leadership and health through their country’s most popular sport.
Bringing Pride and Plans to Life
Small loans for business help HIV patients in Uganda pay for treatment—and food.