Why systems biology?
Studies of the dynamic molecular interactions in metabolism point to a central role for mitochondria.
Right Now | September-October 2018
In extinctions, ecological impacts can exceed sheer numbers of species lost
New research on extinctions shows that their ecological impact can’t be measured in numbers of species lost.
Harvard President Lawrence Bacow Delivers First Address at Morning Prayers
On the first day of classes, President Larry Bacow reminds students of the importance of reflection and contemplation.
Harvard’s HouseZero, the building that thinks
The Center for Green Buildings and Cities aims to reduce energy used to heat and cool buildings to nearly zero.
John Harvard's Journal | July-August 2018
Photographs of Arnold Arboretum trees and shrubs through four seasons
A veteran photographer of people turns his lens to plants.
A celebration of Matthew Meselson
A symposium honors a scientist who championed biological and chemical weapons control.
Harvard Graduate School of Education Convocation 2018
John Silvanus Wilson Jr.’s spirited message for the School of Education’s graduates—and for Harvard.
Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors its Centennial Medalists
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors four alumni whose contributions to society emerged from their study at Harvard.
Baccalaureate 2018
In her last Baccalaureate address, President Drew Faust speaks to the class of 2018 about transformation.
Bill Gates talks with students
The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.
The downside of costly drugs
Historian David Shumway Jones warns that the cost of precision medicine might lead to higher levels of inequality in healthcare.
Creating gold-standard electronic health records
Physicians bring data science to bear on patient health and wellness information.