Science
Discover the scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations being pioneered across Harvard’s labs and centers.
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
Are ‘Little Red Dots’ Keys to Understanding the Early Universe?
Harvard-Smithsonian astrophysicist Fabio Pacucci explains one of cosmology’s newest mysteries.
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.
Eating for the Holidays, the Planet, and Your Heart
“Sustainable eating,” and healthy recipes you can prepare for the holidays.