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
Alison Simmons
A philosopher on perception, the canon, and being “a minded thing”
by Nina Pasquini
How Schizophrenia Resembles the Aging Brain
The search for schizophrenia’s biological basis reveals an unexpected link to cellular changes seen in aging brains.
by Ann Thomas
Redefining Obesity
For obesity patients, improved treatments and a nuanced understanding of the disease may lead to better health.
by Chris Berdik
Vision and Justice
How photographs promote social justice
by Nina Pasquini
Simple Headlines Are Better
Harvard analysis reveals that online readers tend to avoid complexity.
by Jack R. Trapanick
The DNA of World Literature
A new Norton Anthology, edited by Harvard’s Martin Puchner, reimagines the global literary tradition.
by Nina Pasquini
Harvard Professor Scott Kominers on NFTs and Brands
The coming digital revolution and how NFTs will transform ownership, brands, and how we create
by Olivia Farrar
Who Gets to Keep the Ring?
Harvard law professor gets into the details of romantic legal reform.
by Olivia Farrar
When to Arrest Protesters
Should civil disobedience merit a police response?
by Max J. Krupnick
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2024-2025 Fellows
Scholars will pursue interdisciplinary research on climate change, the Supreme Court, and more.
by Nina Pasquini