Inside the Global Race for Fusion Energy
Fusion energy. You’ve likely heard that buzzword before in a science-fiction show like Futurama or Star Trek, but it is now rapidly approaching reality. Often overshadowed by renewables like solar and wind power, fusion is seen as the ultimate clean
Sustainability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Introduction What comes to mind when you hear Artificial Intelligence? Maybe the tool that polishes your emails before you hit send, the app that analyzes fitness data to optimize your workouts, or the streaming platform, like Netflix or Spotify, that seems
Priming AI for Agricultural Insights: Spotlight on LetzFarm
Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 9 Globally, about 570 million smallholder farmers are responsible for 1/3 of global food production. Despite their crucial role, smallholders often struggle to make data-driven decisions, as they lack real-time, localized agricultural intelligence. LetzFarm, a
Tackling Plastic Waste with Synthetic Biology: Spotlight on Breaking
Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 8 All images credit: Breaking Plastic waste is everywhere—from landfills to oceans to the air we breathe. Today’s primary recycling processes are inefficient — crushing and grinding in recycling plans destroys the fibers in plastics and renders
Jason Cho: Top Ten Seniors In Innovation
This interview has been transcribed and edited for clarity. Jason Cho is a senior at Harvard College studying Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. He lives in Quincy House. HTR: So first of all, if you wanted to give a small introduction on
Heating People, Not Spaces: Spotlight on Focal
Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 7By Eshaan Mani On sidewalks, patios, and rooftops, outdoor heaters have become a fixture of modern city life—especially in the post-COVID era. But behind the warm glow of propane flames lies a sobering truth: these
Romeo Dean: Top Ten Seniors in Innovation
Romeo Dean is a senior studying a concurrent bachelor’s and master’s degree in Computer Science. He is a part of Harvard’s AI Safety Student Team (AISST). This interview was conducted during the Fall 2024 semester. HTR: What does being an innovator
The Retrofit EV Revolution: Spotlight on Voltpost
Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 6 In a world racing to electrify transportation, one startup is taking a refreshingly grounded approach…by looking up. Specifically, at lampposts. Voltpost, co-founded by Luke Mairo, Jeff Prosserman, and Jörn Vicari, is retrofitting existing lamp posts
Laura Wegner: Top Ten Seniors in Innovation
This interview has been transcribed and edited for clarity. It was conducted in December 2024. HTR: Could you tell us about what you have done, yourself and/or your interests? Laura: My name is Laura Wegner, I’m a senior in the Class of
Gabe Wu: Top Ten Seniors in Innovation
This interview has been transcribed and edited for clarity. Gabe Wu is a senior at Harvard College studying Computer Science and Mathematics. He is from Rockville, Maryland. HTR: What does being an innovator mean to you, and how does this manifest itself