Research
Coverage of significant discoveries, academic studies, and research initiatives led by Harvard scholars across disciplines.
AI Outperforms Doctors in Emergency Room Tasks, New Harvard Study Shows
Researchers say the technology could help physicians with triage, diagnosis.
A Flu Vaccine That Actually Works
Next-gen vaccines delivered directly to the site of infection are far more effective than existing shots.
What Happens When Infections Stop Responding to Antibiotics?
Harvard Medical School experts discuss the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Green AI: Hype or Hope?
An expert panel explores AI’s climate impact, from emissions to water use.
A New Narrative of Civil Rights
Political philosopher Brandon Terry’s vision of racial progress
Why Heat Waves Make You Miserable
Scientists are studying how much heat and humidity the human body can take.
How Do Single-Celled Organisms Learn and Remember
A Harvard neuroscientist’s quest to model memory in single-celled organisms
Do Mitochondria Hold the Power to Heal?
From Alzheimer’s to cancer, this tiny organelle might expand treatment options.
The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself
Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.
Hold the Fries
Baked, boiled, and mashed potatoes are better.
The Risks of Low-Dose Radiation Exposure
Continuing fallout from the Manhattan Project