Nation & World

Harvard laureates say it gave bully pulpit, brought invitations to speak (sometimes on subjects they know nothing about), meet kings (and play poker with Steve Martin).

Marshall Ganz started at Harvard but took some time off — about three decades — to become Civil Rights, labor, political organizer, and finally scholar, mentor.

Anti-vaxxers, others benefited from mistrust engendered by early stumbles in messaging about virus, prevention, says New York Times health and science reporter Apoorva Mandavilli.

Comparison with other communities finds rate is 62 percent higher, according to new study.

Harvard-led study of three states finds thousands are jailed each year for failure to pay court costs, often for misdemeanors.

Kennedy School historians document possible sites of the remains of Vietnamese soldiers who went missing in action.

“Build the Life You Want” co-authors drew on research and experience in a conversation that cautioned against conventional wisdom.

In “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt call for reforms in face of “radicalized” elements in GOP.

Reasons complex, but major thing is to ensure children feel they are valued for more than accomplishments

Students have already begun experimenting; process for finding best uses should be collaborative, educators say.

Business professor, South Asia specialist Tarun Khanna explains how relatively poor India with underfunded research and development became first to land a rover on an unexplored part of the moon.

Memoir details Drew Gilpin Faust’s coming-of-age amid the transformations of mid-century America.

Clean-energy transition will hurt some communities more than others. Inclusive policy and investments are crucial, says “Uncertain Futures” co-author.

Those who knew civil rights scholar, legendary public defender, and voice for equality recall his kindness, generosity, and homemade sweet-potato pie.

Intelligence expert says both seek to topple U.S. from atop world stage, with Beijing’s blend of money, influence, all-hands-on-deck approach posing bigger threat.

Criminal law specialist Ronald Sullivan Jr. looks at latest indictment, examines legal challenges, surprises, political fallout — and whether trial will conclude before election

Law School analysis of Dedicated Docket in Boston sees biggest problem as lack of legal representation.

The singer’s destruction of a photo of the pope on live TV in protest over suspicions of clergy abuse damaged her career but eventually proved prophetic.

Historian Steven Shapin unwinds the complexities of J. Robert Oppenheimer as a scientist and a legend

Researchers say a series of interventions appear to help with overdose deaths, but warn that they must be scaled pretty high.

Former U.S. envoy to alliance notes addition of Finland, with Sweden close behind, Ukraine on expedited path, renewed unity in face of Russian aggression.

Concerns about the physical and cognitive health of the presidential candidates have some validity, but evaluation is complex, say experts.

Toobin examines how Oklahoma City bomber’s beliefs have been embraced by right-wing extremists.

New study finds duration of relationship affects comfort level of Black women in discussing topic with white male partners.

Harvard experts say that while it’s possible the global oil demand will peak in the coming years, the developing world’s desire and ability to transition to cleaner fuels may foil hopes.

Harvard researchers found tactic, widely used in 2020, made little difference in partisan numbers but yielded safe seats, less-responsive representatives.

Experts outline what Supreme Court ruling could mean for colleges, universities — and nation itself.

University “remains steadfast” in commitment to campus that reflects wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Book bans targeting LGBTQ content reached record level highs in 2022. Transgender activists and experts on gender and identity share their thoughts on what’s happening both politically and socially to drive this change.

Political experts suggest ways media can blunt the former president’s skillful manipulation of coverage to spread falsehoods, divisiveness.