Science

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

There’s a growing movement to curb light pollution. It starts on your front porch.

by Matt Crossman

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

Locating the ‘Command Neurons That Drive Parental Behavior’

Harvard’s Catherine Dulac on the genetic basis of motherhood and fatherhood

by Erin O’Donnell

Jelani Nelson, Speeding Algorithms

A theorist explores the limits to shrinking datasets.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard research into vitamin D’s anti-cancer and health benefits

Two Harvard studies investigate the nutrient’s cancer-fighting properties.

by Sophia Nguyen