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 study suggests that genomic instability drives cancer

A new study suggests that genetic rearrangements promote cancer development.

Harvard capital campaign leaders speak out

A taste of the talk

Harvard bioengineering professor Jennifer Lewis prints 3-D on a micron scale

The bioengineering professor does 3-D printing on a micron scale.

Dana-Farber researchers find exercise-induced brain growth protein

A protein induced by exercise stimulates growth in the brains of non-exercising mice

2013 Nobel laureate in chemistry Martin Karplus '51 describes life and work

Harvard chemist Martin Karplus speaks to the press.

Science library at Harvard will be reimagined for the 21st century

The science center space will be reimagined for 21st century knowledge production and exchange.

Harvard professor Martin Karplus Nobel Prize chemistry

Richards professor of chemistry emeritus, two others recognized for modeling complex chemical systems

Harvard alumnus James E. Rothman shares Nobel Prize in medicine

Yale cell biologist, two others, are recognized for work on vesicles and cellular transport.

Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman discusses health and human evolution

The evolutionary biologist's new book addresses health and human evolution.

Harvard SEAS study predicts western wildfires will worsen with climate change

By 2050 wildfires will last longer, generate more smoke, and burn a wider area in the western states.