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 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.
Harvard's partners cast third mirror for world's largest telescope.
Harvard's partners cast third mirror for world's largest telescope
A poster by Harvard scientists shows 4.6 billion years of evolutionary history
A poster by Harvard scientists shows 4.6 billion years of evolutionary history.
by Laura Levis
The Origins of Life
Studying how life bloomed on Earth—and might emerge elsewhere
Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science seeks better basis for drug development
The new Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science seeks a better basis for drug development.
Harvard news: the Marathon bombing, earnings update, galvanizing gifts, and more
Harvard news: the Marathon bombing, earnings update, galvanizing gifts, primate-center closure, and more
How We Use Memory in Social Settings
The part of the brain that stores past events also helps to predicts others’ actions.