Faculty
Insights into groundbreaking faculty research, innovative projects, and academic thought leadership across Harvard’s schools and institutes.
Five Questions with Andrew Knoll
A paleontologist on how to understand Earth’s biggest extinction event
Nuclear Treaties and the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict
Mitigating nuclear risks in modern warfare
An Egyptian Archaeological Treasure
Worker journals detail the scientific approach promulgated by George Reisner.
Social Interaction and Human Health
Why social interactions are as vital as food and water
Susan Farbstein on Human Rights Law
Human rights lawyer on law’s ability to promote justice—and shape public understanding
How Your Social Circle Affects Your Microbiome and Health
The microbiome may be socially exchanged, modulating both health and metabolism.
by Ann Thomas
Brain Mapping Suggests How Memories are Stored
A decade-long project to map a cubic millimeter of human brain reveals previously unimagined architectures.
What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Global GDP?
The impact on global GDP is likely six times greater than previously estimated.
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Listening to Sperm Whales
After listening to leviathans, an undergraduate comes to conservation.
Clean Tech Innovation Against U.S.-China Relations
How will China’s rapid growth in the clean technology industry reshape U.S.-China relations?