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

'Nobel Prize of Water' awarded to John Briscoe

'Nobel Prize of Water' given to Harvard professor for "unparalleled contributions" to global water resource management

At Harvard, a special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection

A special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection.

Harvard professor Sophia Roosth examines how synthetic biology is remaking life

Historian of science Sophia Roosth on resurrecting extinct species.

Physicists at Harvard's SEAS envision infared as a renewable energy source

Harvard physicists envision capturing energy from Earth’s emissions to outer space.

At Harvard, anatomy on view, and the return of Pooh

Anatomy on view, and the return of Pooh

What it costs to eat healthy food

With changed policies and food supply systems, healthy foods would cost less.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard scientist creates human brain to rat brain interface

Brain-to-brain interface lets a human control a rat's tail.

by Peter Saalfield

Harvard professor Sarah Richardson presents a history of the sex chromosomes

Sarah Richardson presents a history of the sex chromosomes in science and culture.

by Katherine Xue

Harvard symposium on global oncology considers cancer in the developing world

A symposium focuses on cancer treatment in the developing world.

Daniel K. Ludwig Bequest Endows Study of Cancer's Resistance to Therapy

The Ludwig Cancer Research gift endows the study of resistance to therapy.