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Outside the Solar Cocoon

Millions of years ago, cosmic phenomena exposed Earth to the great wide open.

by Jack R. Trapanick

A Ray of Light amid Middle East Devastation

Harvard’s Lisa Randall on Israeli and Palestinian Scientists Working Together

by Olivia Farrar

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 Alumni Day with Courtney B. Vance

Protest interruptions and a call to do “the right thing” 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Heads of the Parade

And a precedent-setting eightieth Harvard reunion

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

Dename Winthrop?

Harvard’s process for considering denaming requests is tested for the first time.

by Nina Pasquini

When Harvard Should—and Shouldn’t—Speak

A final report from the faculty working group on institutional neutrality

by Lydialyle Gibson

Equality and Justice

A Radcliffe Day panel discusses pluralism and progress. 

by Nina Pasquini

Using the Law for Good

2024 Radcliffe Medalist Sonia Sotomayor on civic engagement and optimism

by Max J. Krupnick

Close Call

Ending a tumultuous year, Harvard tradition is served in the 373rd Commencement—with plenty of thunder from the stage.

by John S. Rosenberg , Max J. Krupnick