Science

Discover the scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations being pioneered across Harvard’s labs and centers.

From Jellyfish to Digital Hearts

How Harvard researchers are helping to build a virtual model of the human heart

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard synthetic biology researchers built a transplantable circadian clock

Harvard synthetic biologists have engineered a circadian clock, with implications for treating obesity and metabolic diseases.

by Stephanie Garlock

Level of fine particles below EPA allowances still deadly to some

New HSPH study finds that air pollution below EPA standards still endangers health.

by Zara Zhang

John Paulson endows Harvard engineering with $400 million

John A. Paulson underwrites school with University’s largest gift.

by John S. Rosenberg

Centennial Medalists 2015

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors four distinguished alumni.

Harvard appoints Francis J. Doyle engineering dean

New leader of Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Climate change panel debates solutions, including divestment tactic

A panel of experts debates the best path forward.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard scientists find a way to convert solar energy into a liquid fuel

Harvard scientists find a way to convert solar energy into a liquid fuel.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard’s Catherine Dulac and her team locate neurons tied to parental behavior

Locating the “command neurons that drive parental behavior”

by Erin O’Donnell

Jelani Nelson, Speeding Algorithms

A theorist explores the limits to shrinking datasets.

by Jonathan Shaw