Science

Discover the scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations being pioneered across Harvard’s labs and centers.

What Bonobos Teach Us About Female Power and Cooperation

A Harvard scientist expands our understanding of our closest living relatives.

by Annie Roth

Can Plants Sequestering Carbon Slow Climate Change?

How long will the world’s forests impound carbon below ground?

by Jonathan Shaw

How is Artificial Intelligence Being Taught at Harvard?

A new Harvard course on artificial intelligence teaches students how to use the tool responsibly.

by Jonathan Shaw

AI as Cancer Oracle?

How is artificial intelligence (AI) being used for cancer detection and prevention?

by Daniel Oberhaus

Portfolio Diet May Reduce Long-Term Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke, Harvard Researchers Find

A little-known diet improves cardiovascular health through several distinct mechanisms. 

by Nina Pasquini

Studying ChatGPT Like a Psychologist

Cognitive science helps penetrate the AI “black box”

by Nina Pasquini

How to Reduce AI’s Energy Consumption

The case for maximizing AI models’ efficiency—not size

by Nina Pasquini

Facebook’s Failures

Author and tech journalist Jeff Horwitz speaks at Harvard.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Strategic Planning

A chess player’s moves on AI safety

by Nina Pasquini

Applying AI—How and Why

Using AI in pedagogy, research, and University administration

by Jonathan Shaw

George Sarrinikolaou

Provost for climate and sustainability’s journey from Athens to Harvard

by Nina Pasquini