Social Sciences
Seeing Methane From Space
How Harvard scientists hope to slow near-term climate change
by Nina Pasquini
In Search of the Social Microbiome
The microbiome may be socially exchanged, modulating both health and metabolism.
by Ann Thomas
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
Breaking Bread
Alexander Heffner ’12 plumbs the state of democracy.
by Jack R. Trapanick
Taking Climate Action at Harvard
Focusing on prime polluting industries, plus politics and policy
by Jonathan Shaw
Redefining Obesity
For obesity patients, improved treatments and a nuanced understanding of the disease may lead to better health.
by Chris Berdik
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
Artificial Intelligence in the Academy
Harvard symposium assesses the new technology.
by Jonathan Shaw
How Does Hate Spread?
Harvard symposium probes antisemitic, Islamophobic sentiments
by Max J. Krupnick