Research & Ideas
Discover Harvard research, scholarship, and ideas shaping the world—from science and technology to policy, education, and the humanities.
Öberg to Lead Harvard Faculty Recruitment and Retention
The astrochemist will become senior vice provost for faculty affairs this summer.
'Nobel Prize of Water' awarded to John Briscoe
'Nobel Prize of Water' given to Harvard professor for "unparalleled contributions" to global water resource management
At Harvard, a special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection
A special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection.
Harvard professor Sophia Roosth examines how synthetic biology is remaking life
Historian of science Sophia Roosth on resurrecting extinct species.
Harvard-based Sawyer seminar discusses hearing through the body
Through cat telephones and electronic dance music, scholars discuss the physical basis of sound.
Harvard professor Sarah Richardson presents a history of the sex chromosomes
Sarah Richardson presents a history of the sex chromosomes in science and culture.
Understanding big data leads to insights, efficiencies, and saved lives
Information science promises to change the world.
Nuclear weapons are incompatible with the U.S. constitution and democracy
“Out of ratio” weapons are essentially ungovernable.
Massachusetts General Hospital's resident mummy undergoes restoration and study
MGH's resident mummy undergoes restoration and a medical exam.
Harvard social enterprise, policy reform in Myanmar
From supporting farmers to probing policy, Harvard people help Myanmar remake its future.
Virgil Encyclopedia in English
Two Harvard classics professors create the first Virgil Encyclopedia in English.