Nation & World
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Alone in the spotlight but not alone
Cognitive neurologist sees lessons in age-focused conversations around Biden’s exit, but also a lack of nuance
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The way forward for Democrats — and the country
Danielle Allen is more worried about identity politics and gaps in civic education than the power of delegates
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What the judge was thinking and what’s next in Trump documents case
Obama-era White House counsel says key point in Nixon decision should have ended inquiry
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What’s the point of kids?
New book explores history, philosophy of having children and shifting attitudes in 21st century
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Boston busing in 1974 was about race. Now the issue is class.
School-reform specialist examines mixed legacy of landmark decision, changes in demography, hurdles to equity in opportunity
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History of Chichén Itzá written in DNA
Research using new method upends narrative on ritual sacrifices, yields discovery on resistance built to colonial-era epidemics
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The rise of ‘incels’
Psychologist examines genesis of online groups of sexually embittered men, roots in evolutionary behavior, why some turn violent.
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Murthy says social media hurting kids, time for government, tech firms to help
Surgeon general calls mental health risks “pivotal issue in public health.”
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Does right to bear arms override restraining orders against domestic abusers?
Harvard’s Caroline Light, an expert on history of firearms restrictions examines upcoming landmark Supreme Court case.
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A tech warning: AI is coming fast and it’s going to be rough ride
Former Google chairman Eric Schmidt details disruptions, dangers technology will bring to economy, national security, other aspects of American life.
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Deadly biography of AR-15
Viewed as example of American ingenuity, prized military weapon exploded in popularity, best known now as tool to kill innocent people.
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Resolving ethnic, religious violence
The roughly three-year initiative is designed to further understanding of ethnic and religious violence while advancing solutions.
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Let’s not be strangers
Harvard sociologist says her new book, “Seeing Others: How Recognition Works — And How It Can Heal a Divided World,” is a call to “recenter our understanding of inequality.”
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Did winning the Nobel change your life?
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).
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‘What is compelling to do right now?’
Marshall Ganz started at Harvard but took some time off — about three decades — to become Civil Rights, labor, political organizer, and finally scholar, mentor.
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How federal missteps opened door to COVID misinformation
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.
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The link between gentrification and gun violence
Comparison with other communities finds rate is 62 percent higher, according to new study.
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Think of jailing debtors as Dickensian? Think again.
Harvard-led study of three states finds thousands are jailed each year for failure to pay court costs, often for misdemeanors.
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Documenting unseen legacies of Vietnam War
Kennedy School historians document possible sites of the remains of Vietnamese soldiers who went missing in action.
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Oprah and Arthur ask: Want to get happier?
“Build the Life You Want” co-authors drew on research and experience in a conversation that cautioned against conventional wisdom.
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‘Tyranny of the Minority’ warns Constitution is dangerously outdated
In “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt call for reforms in face of “radicalized” elements in GOP.
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How achievement pressure is crushing kids and what to do about it
Reasons complex, but major thing is to ensure children feel they are valued for more than accomplishments
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Time for teachers to get moving on ChatGPT
Students have already begun experimenting; process for finding best uses should be collaborative, educators say.
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Entrepreneurial approach to space exploration
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.
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‘Living witness’ to a country’s turbulent progress
Memoir details Drew Gilpin Faust’s coming-of-age amid the transformations of mid-century America.
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Let’s not fry the planet, but let’s not stoke resentment, either
Clean-energy transition will hurt some communities more than others. Inclusive policy and investments are crucial, says “Uncertain Futures” co-author.
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How they remember ‘Tree’
Those who knew civil rights scholar, legendary public defender, and voice for equality recall his kindness, generosity, and homemade sweet-potato pie.
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Lessons for today’s Cold War 2.0 with Russia, China
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.
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Did Trump really believe he had won?
Criminal law specialist Ronald Sullivan Jr. looks at latest indictment, examines legal challenges, surprises, political fallout — and whether trial will conclude before election
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New U.S. fast-track immigration program found neither fast nor fair
Law School analysis of Dedicated Docket in Boston sees biggest problem as lack of legal representation.
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Taking second look at Sinead O’Connor
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.
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Closer look at ‘father of atomic bomb’
Historian Steven Shapin unwinds the complexities of J. Robert Oppenheimer as a scientist and a legend
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Remember opioid crisis? It’s gotten worse.
Researchers say a series of interventions appear to help with overdose deaths, but warn that they must be scaled pretty high.
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Takeaway from summit: NATO is back
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.
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Is age just a number? Ask Biden and Trump
Concerns about the physical and cognitive health of the presidential candidates have some validity, but evaluation is complex, say experts.
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Who was responsible for Jan. 6 attack? Try Timothy McVeigh
Toobin examines how Oklahoma City bomber’s beliefs have been embraced by right-wing extremists.