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Quantitative study shows jailing practices in U.S. pose public health risks during the pandemic.

A 20-year study of Kenyan schoolchildren who receive sustained treatment against common parasitic infections grow up to achieve a higher standard of living, with long-lasting health and economic benefits that extend to their communities.

Harvard ornithologist Scott V. Edwards bicycles across the nation, raising awareness of Black Birders Week and Black Lives Matter.

In a Q&A session, Vice Provost for International Affairs Mark Elliott discusses the recent struggle with Immigration and Customs Enforcement over allowing students from other countries into the U.S. He also outlines the programs that Harvard has put...

Harvard Kennedy School’s Linda Bilmes analyzes the complicated history and likely impact of the Great American Outdoors Act.

A single-shot COVID-19 vaccine is being developed by scientists led by a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center immunologist.

Q&A with HLS professor and child welfare expert Elizabeth Bartholet, who calls for a radical transformation in homeschooling.

Annette Gordon-Reed, the Charles Warren Professor of American History at Harvard Law School and professor of history in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, has been named a University Professor, Harvard’s highest faculty honor.

Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new book, how to start conversations about racism with children and with adults, and how to dismantle racist policies.

Macroeconomist and Harvard Professor Emmanuel Farhi, who made important contributions to real-world fiscal policy, died unexpectedly on July 23 at 41 years old.

Decades before cellphone video and social media demanded Americans witness police brutality, hip-hop turned a bright light on all of it, and more.

The Growth Lab, which works with countries to identify obstacles to growth and propose targeted policy solutions to address them, has been ...

The first study to examine life expectancy across more than 65,000 census tracts in the U.S. showed significant disparities within counties and states.

New study finds olfactory support cells, not neurons, are vulnerable to novel coronavirus infection.

An initiative seeks to make scientists and their work more relatable to young students to promote STEM diversity.