Science

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

What Bonobos Teach Us About Female Power and Cooperation

A Harvard scientist expands our understanding of our closest living relatives.

by Annie Roth

Harvard engineers design soft robotic exosuits to aid human movement

Harvard engineers build soft exosuits to aid human movement.

by Katherine Xue

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.