John P. Reardon, known as Jack, possessed a unique talent for recognizing the potential in others, even when they couldn’t see it themselves. Over his more than 60-year tenure at Harvard, he supported not only the institution but also the individuals who embodied its mission. “There are countless stories,” said Tom Reardon, Jack’s brother, “of…
Harvard Staff Writer Sy Boles explores the concept of authenticity in urban spaces in a new series. Stephen F. Gray, associate professor of urban design at Harvard Graduate School of Design, examines what makes a neighborhood feel genuine in the latest part of “One Word Answer.” Gray discusses whether newly constructed areas can be perceived…
During Paolo Pasco’s audition journey for “Jeopardy!”, his mother shared a piece of family history: she had also tried out for the show years ago. Back then, auditions were held in person. In Ken Jennings’ 2006 book “Brainiac,” he recounts a 12-hour drive from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles for a preliminary test, a…
A research initiative led by MIT, aimed at developing future microsystems that transmit data with enhanced bandwidth and efficiency, has achieved notable progress since its inception in 2022. The team has created devices that seamlessly integrate electronics, which handle data using electricity, with photonics, which processes data with light. These pioneering microsystems are also cost-effective,…
Since the fall of 2025, three teams consisting of 35 students from eight MIT departments and Wellesley College have been working on designing essential early infrastructure for a moon base. In June, their projects were honored with five awards at NASA’s 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts — Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Forum. Out of 75 submissions…
A recent Pew Research study reveals that 40% of Americans foresee a negative societal impact from AI, while only 16% expect a positive one. Additionally, 63% feel the technology is progressing too rapidly. Many Americans also express dissatisfaction with spending over four hours daily on their phones, leading to a surge in online advice for…
Harvard leaders and Tishman Speyer CEO Rob Speyer, alongside Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other local and state officials, gathered to mark the completion of the Enterprise Research Campus’s first phase in Allston last week. Harvard President Alan Garber highlighted the campus as a hub for researchers, entrepreneurs, and creative minds to collaborate on innovative…
Whitney Henry and Harikesh Wong have been honored as 2026 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences. The Pew Charitable Trusts revealed the 21-member cohort of early-career researchers, including the two MIT academics and two alumni, on June 16. Each recipient will obtain four years of funding to advance innovative research on human health and disease….
Researchers at MIT have found that ordinary graphite, commonly used in pencil lead, can exhibit complex properties at the microscale. A study published in Nature reveals that a specific microscopic structure within natural graphite can support several superconducting states. Superconductivity allows electrons to pair and move through a material without resistance. While many superconductors exist,…
The Antarctic ozone hole, identified in 1985, was a result of significant depletion in the Earth’s stratospheric ozone layer. This depletion was primarily caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were common in products like refrigerants and solvents. Global efforts to eliminate CFCs have helped the ozone layer begin to recover, particularly over Antarctica. The discovery was…
