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
Is Climate Change Ruining Fall?
Fewer cold nights could mean muted displays of fall color.
Harvard's Jerry X. Mitrovica Awarded MacArthur grant
The geophysicist has pioneered the understanding that sea-level rise around the globe will vary significantly depending on crustal dynamics and gravitational forces.
Neural-Network Pioneer Yann LeCun on AI and Physics
The physics department confers its Loeb lectureship on an influential non-physicist.
There’s (Still) No Gay Gene
Genes seem to play a role in determining sexual orientation, but it’s small, uncertain, and complicated.
Scholars Advocate “Managed Retreat” from Flooding Coastlines
The question is no longer if, but when and how.
Crows Know How to Have Fun
Surprising research about highly adept birds making and using tools
The Talent for Aging Well
George E. Vaillant's generational research on Harvard men unveils the differences that distinguish the "happy-well" from the "sad-sick" in later life.
New addiction risks in the war on smoking
Two public-health veterans warn of new smoking risks, especially for the young.
Isaac Kohane studies exceptional responders
Do patients who defeat cancer hold biological secrets?
An electrical engineer and applied mathematician, in brief
For a star electrical engineering professor, it's all about systems.
by Jacob Sweet