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
Climate Change’s Crippling Costs
The impact on global GDP is likely six times greater than previously estimated.
by Erin O’Donnell
Immigrant Workers— America’s Engine?
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
by Olivia Farrar
Animal (Code) Cracker
After listening to leviathans, an undergraduate comes to conservation.
by Jonathan Shaw
Chinese Trade Dragons
How will China’s rapid growth in the clean technology industry reshape U.S.-China relations?
by Olivia Farrar
“Big, Fat, and Sick” Institutions—Can Digital Healthcare Help?
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
Peacemakers
Two scholars’ extracurricular efforts in the Middle East
by Primus VI
Mechanical Intelligence and Counterfeit Humanity
Reflections on six decades of relations with computers
by Harry R. Lewis
Decoding the Deep
Project CETI’s pioneering effort to unlock the language of sperm whales
by Jonathan Shaw
Parks for Tomorrow
Bas Smets harnesses nature to cool cities.
by Max J. Krupnick