Research & Ideas
Discover Harvard research, scholarship, and ideas shaping the world—from science and technology to policy, education, and the humanities.
Remembering Jack Reardon
He was Harvard’s quintessential people person.
Maya Jasanoff sees uses of fiction in study of history
Historian Maya Jasanoff says fiction can capture the subjective experience of the past.
Innovation in humanities courses aims to reach larger numbers of students
New gateways into the humanities for students “still fully molten as human beings”
Papyrus and lampblack from the Gospel of Jesus's Wife appear ancient
Ink and papyrus dating are consistent with an ancient origin.
At Harvard, Dava Sobel discusses what convinced Copernicus to publish his work
At Harvard, Dava Sobel discusses the conversation that convinced Copernicus to publish his lifework.
'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.