Science
Discover the scientific breakthroughs and engineering innovations being pioneered across Harvard’s labs and centers.
A Harvard Astrophysicist Explains the Bizarre Behavior of a Supergiant Star
The dimming and rapid rotation of Betelgeuse may be caused by a hidden companion.
by Saima Sidik
Harvard engineering dean, CFO, top teachers, and more
A new dean for engineering and applied sciences, a departing public-health leader, the new CFO, top teachers, and more
“Evolving Ourselves,” by Enriquez and Gullans, reviewed by Katherine Xue
Tall tales from biology’s Wild West
Football research at Harvard seeks new therapies for players
The Harvard Football Players Health Study aims to treat athletes’ medical problems, from head injuries to torn ACLs.
Brief life of oceanographer Mary Sears, by Peter Denton
Brief life of an oceanographer and patriot: 1905-1997
by Peter Denton
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.
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.
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.