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 study estimates cancer risk in twins
A new study offers a clearer picture of how genetics and the environment influence cancer risk in families.
Harvard's David Parkes on artificial intelligence and economic reasoning
New thinking machines demand a new economic science.
Harvard’s Wyss Institute has developed organs-on-chips to transform drug testing
The Wyss Institute’s organs-on-chips could transform drug testing and personalized medicine.
by Laura Levis
Marine life exhibit debuts at Harvard Museum of Natural History
A lively exhibit debuts at the Museum of Natural History.
Engineering the future of Harvard’s SEAS
SEAS dean Frank Doyle shares insights.
Architect Anthony Acciavatti’s work mapping the Ganges River
A decade spent exploring India’s dynamic sacred river
Channeling Valentine’s Day—and sustainable oceans—via sexy sea creatures
Channeling Valentine’s Day—and sustainable oceans—via sexy sea creatures
Harvard’s new dean of Engineering and applied sciences outlines goals
School of engineering positioned to tackle big, cross-disciplinary societal problems, says new dean.
Harvard study: termite mounds circulate air, sneezing once a day
Physicists look into the function of towering termite mounds.
Brief life of scientific sleuth Joseph T. Walker, by Thomas W. Walker
Brief life of a scientific sleuth: 1908-1952