Research
Coverage of significant discoveries, academic studies, and research initiatives led by Harvard scholars across disciplines.
A Harvard Economist Probes the Affordable Housing Crisis
From understanding gender pay gaps to the housing crisis, Rebecca Diamond’s research aims to improve lives.
A Harvard Astrophysicist Explains the Bizarre Behavior of a Supergiant Star
The dimming and rapid rotation of Betelgeuse may be caused by a hidden companion.
by Saima Sidik
Discoveries
Short takes on cutting-edge research
What Bonobos Teach Us About Female Power and Cooperation
A Harvard scientist expands our understanding of our closest living relatives.
by Annie Roth
What Do Puppies Know?
Canine capabilities emerge early and continue into adulthood.
Research in Brief
Cutting-edge discoveries, distilled
Bees and Flowers Are Falling Out of Sync
Scientists are revisiting an old way of thinking about extinction.
News In Brief
The presidency, PhDs, research funding and more
The Enterprise Research Campus in Allston Nears Completion
A hotel, restaurants, and other retail establishments are open or on the way.
U.S. Appeals Court Preserves NIH Research Funding
The court made permanent an injunction preventing caps on reimbursement for overhead costs.
Sam Liss to Head Harvard’s Office for Technology Development
Technology licensing and corporate partnerships are an important source of revenue for the University.