Faculty
Insights into groundbreaking faculty research, innovative projects, and academic thought leadership across Harvard’s schools and institutes.
Jason Furman: Capitalism Is Working. It Could Work Better.
On Open to Debate, the Harvard economist defended free market competition—with meaningful government involvement.
Being Black at Work
Realizing the full potential of black employees
Social Media Use and Adult Depression
A survey reveals suprising links between social media use and depression in adults.
Racial Bias and Redistricting
Efforts to keep census data private result in voter undercounting in diverse districts.
Omnibus Omicron Intelligence
Harvard Medical School experts on viral evolution, vaccines, the immune system—and what’s next
Epstein-Barr Virus Implicated as Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
Harvard researchers uncover powerful association between EBV and MS, raising hopes for prevention or a cure.
The Saving Glut of the Rich
High savings rates among the wealthiest U.S. earners may represent a macroeconomic risk
Will Cities Survive Another Pandemic?
Inequities threaten the long-term health of cities
Your Brain on Exercise
The hormone irisin, promising as a therapeutic against Alzheimer’s and dementia, is responsible for the cognitive benefits of exercise.
Both Sides Now
Tomiko Brown-Nagin’s bifocal view of the civil-rights movement
Chan Zuckerberg Commits $500 Million to Harvard Neuroscience and AI Institute
A 15-year investment in biomedical and applied science research