Science
Discover the scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations being pioneered across Harvard’s labs and centers.
Don’t Call Stephanie Pierce A Paleontologist
From competing in youth gymnastics to studying tetrapods, the Harvard curator has always chased her curiosity.
Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex in Allston Wins BRA approval
The 556,850-square-foot building is described as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
by Laura Levis
Harvard public health dean, museum director, more
A new dean for public health, a new director for the art museums, and more
Harvard scientist captures image of cancer's single-cell origin
Seeing when cancer begins helps Leonard Zon track down factors triggering the disease.
Harvard endocrinologist David Ludwig says all calories are not created equal
Avoid refined sugars and processed carbohydrates, says endocrinologist David Ludwig.
by Laura Levis
Gene drives promise unprecedented human control of the environment
A technique for pushing genetic alterations through entire species of plants and animals may herald a future in which humans manage ecosystems through molecular biology.
Brief life of innovative surgeon Champ Lyons by Martin Dalton and Laurence Lyons
Brief life of an innovative surgeon: 1907-1965
E.O. Wilson on mammalian evolution
A long-time Harvard professor on why the human species ought to be a little humble
Harvard Portrait: James Mickens
A Harvard computer scientist on how to build a universe
Harvard historians: ice records shed light on medieval climate
Historians at Harvard's Initiative for the Science of the Human Past investigate ice cores.
Michelle Williams appointed Harvard public health dean
A faculty member and alumna becomes a leader in Longwood.