EPA’s new rules on forever chemicals don’t go far enough, study suggests

Harvard-led team finds standards don’t account for major source of drinking water contamination.

Paul Karoff • harvard
May 16, 2023 ~6 min

How climate change may threaten soil’s ability to capture carbon

New study looks at the dynamics of how warming may affect carbon capture in soil near trees and plants.

Clea Simon • harvard
May 11, 2023 ~5 min


World ‘way off track’ on climate goal, says John Kerry

Despite increasing momentum toward a green energy shift, the world remains far off track from emissions reductions that will limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, Biden’s climate ambassador said.

Alvin Powell • harvard
May 10, 2023 ~5 min

The struggle to design green buildings amid shifting legal, tech landscape

GSD Associate Professor Holly Samuelson explains how climate change is catalyzing dramatic new city and state regulations as architects, designers, and developers are struggling to stay current.

Christina Pazzanese • harvard
May 10, 2023 ~11 min

Think incubator for fresh ideas, innovation, new leaders to fight warming

Inaugural Harvard Climate Leadership Summit brings together students from across disciplines, Schools with established figures to pitch, consider, inspire.

Anna Lamb • harvard
May 9, 2023 ~5 min

Probing deep-sea mystery: microbes immune to same viruses

Genomic analysis suggests host diversity is far greater than previously thought.

Wendy Heywood • harvard
May 9, 2023 ~4 min

Bringing Stone Age genomic material back to life

Scientific breakthroughs will enable exploration of Earth’s biochemical past, with hopes of discovering new therapeutic molecules.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
May 4, 2023 ~6 min

In first, astronomers see star engulf planet

Scientists say it's a preview of Earth's fate in 5 billion years.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
May 3, 2023 ~7 min


How greatest biological discovery of 20th century got passed over

Harvard Professor Richard Losick highlights flawed, human side of science in his MSI Distinguished Achievement Award lecture.

Alvin Powell • harvard
May 2, 2023 ~7 min

Poverty hurts young brains but social safety net may help

Study finds aid programs cut disparities in brain structure and mental health, especially in states where the cost of living is high.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
May 2, 2023 ~6 min

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