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
What Makes Humans Smart?
The critical role of cultural intelligence
Polishing off Plastic Pollution?
Engineering microbes to metabolize plastic waste
Irene Soto Marín
Ancient history professor studies coins, ceramics, and Zelda.
Making Music Out of DNA Loops
Composer and biophysicist Amir Bitran ’16, Ph.D. ’23
Life’s Blueprints
The development of developmental biology
Curiosities: Stone Walls, a Closer Look
Learning from the past through relics in Concord, Massachusetts
When Wildfires Make Your Air Unhealthy
Joseph Allen emphasizes that retreating indoors is an incomplete solution.
Spotting Pollutants from Space
A satellite-mounted instrument developed at the Center for Astrophysics will track air pollution hourly across North America.
Engineering Virus-free Cells… and Organs?
Harvard researchers have built bacteria resistant to viral infections.
Kari Nadeau
Multi-allergy immunotherapy pioneer Kari Nadeau returns to Harvard