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
Live Long—and Save the Planet
The healthiest plant-based diets are also best for the environment.
by Erin O’Donnell
Prepare for AI Hackers
Human systems of all kinds may soon be vulnerable to subversion by artificial intelligence.
by Daniel Oberhaus
Louis Deslauriers
Portrait of an expert in science education and "engaged learning"
by Lydialyle Gibson
Inner Senses
Nicholas Bellono probes the biological basis of animal adaptations and behaviors.
by Jonathan Shaw
Lifestyle and Long COVID Linked
Harvard researchers find that lifestyle factors like weight and sleep are associated with reduced risk.
by Jonathan Shaw
Secrets of Longevity: New Evidence from Rockfish
A genetic analysis of long-lived species of rockfish has led to fresh insights into human longevity, and a previously unappreciated pathway governing lifespan.
by Jonathan Shaw
Documenting Climate Change Deception
What fossil fuel interests knew about climate change, and when
by Jonathan Shaw
The Best Diets for Healthy Aging
New study suggests four dietary patterns support healthy aging.
by Nancy Walecki
Diagnosing the “Skills Gap”
Educators and employers aren't collaborating well—and what to do about it
by Nancy Walecki
Deprivation’s Mark on the Brain
Neglected children’s neurodevelopmental impairments persist into young adulthood.
by Daniel Oberhaus