Research

Coverage of significant discoveries, academic studies, and research initiatives led by Harvard scholars across disciplines.

Colorful abstract design resembling an octopus with intricate swirls and patterns.

Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk

by Jonathan Shaw

This disortion-free flat lens, less than a millimeter across, uses antennae etched from a layer of gold, rather than glass, to focus laser light.

Lightweight, distortion-free flat lens uses antennae, not glass, to focus light

Harvard scientists have developed a tiny, lightweight, distortion-free lens that focuses light without glass.

by Jonathan Shaw

Mycobacteria form greasy, fatty-looking colonies. Their thick lipid coatings may play a role in allowing them to survive an onslught of antibiotics.

Where Does Tuberculosis Hide?

The fight against an ancient scourge shifts to new battlegrounds...

by Jonathan Shaw

Federico Capasso: The Quantum Designer

From quantum materials design to “voodoo physics” in the nanoscientists’ weird world

by Jonathan Shaw