Science
Discover the scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations being pioneered across Harvard’s labs and centers.
U.S. Appeals Court Preserves NIH Research Funding
The court made permanent an injunction preventing caps on reimbursement for overhead costs.
The Bruce Telescope Rediscovered
The telescope that helped define Earth’s place in the universe
Brendan Meade studies earthquakes using artificial neural networks
Machine learning may raise the potential for predicting where—and when—an earthquake might strike.
The polar vortex produced rapid evolution in lizards
How the polar vortex produced rapid evolution in lizards
Better surgical procedures benefit amputees
Improved surgical techniques enhance prosthetic function.
David Sinclair’s anti-aging science
Can a single molecule extend lifespan?
Seeing the the Invisible World of Microbes
On Earth, microbes run the show.
Lieber named University Professor
The pioneering chemist of bio-compatible transistors and other nanoscale wonders receives Harvard’s highest faculty honor.
Wikipedia’s Fight Against Censorship
Berkman Klein researchers find censorship of Wikipedia is declining.
by Alisha Ukani
Arctic Meltdown Turns Up the Heat
Carbon released by thawing tundra is enough to double atmospheric CO2.
by Oset Babür
A New Theory of Avian Egg Shape
Adaptations for flight may have driven physical changes.