Science
Discover the scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations being pioneered across Harvard’s labs and centers.
AI Outperforms Doctors in Emergency Room Tasks, New Harvard Study Shows
Researchers say the technology could help physicians with triage, diagnosis.
An electrical engineer and applied mathematician, in brief
For a star electrical engineering professor, it's all about systems.
by Jacob Sweet
Hansjörg Wyss boosts biologically inspired engineering
The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering gets another boost.
Excerpt from “The Soul of Care” by Arthur Kleinman
A medical anthropologist cares for his Alzheimer’s-stricken wife.
“Visual Science” exhibit at Harvard
New Harvard exhibit explores “Visual Science: The Art of Research”
From the Archives: Animal Research
Every year, scientists use millions of animals—mostly mice and rats—in experiments. The practice provokes passionate debates over the morality and efficacy of such research—and how to make it more humane.
Harvard Scientists Develop Mechanically Active Skin Dressing
Researchers in the lab of Professor David Mooney have developed a wound-dressing design that works like embryonic skin to heal injuries rapidly.
B vitamin content of rice declines with rising CO2
A new study quantifies the global impact of declines in a single nutrient in a single crop, and hints at wider impacts.
DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers
A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.
Exploring the secret lives of cervids
Ecologists aim to understand how deer form their home ranges.
Harvard study quantifies disease contributions of genetics and environment
The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.