Science

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

Don’t Call Stephanie Pierce A Paleontologist

From competing in youth gymnastics to studying tetrapods, the Harvard curator has always chased her curiosity.

by Laurel M. Shugart

Why “Big Data” is a Big Deal

Information science promises to change the world.

by Jonathan Shaw

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.

Harvard researchers develop new methods to precisely engineer genomes

Harvard researchers develop new, precise ways to alter organisms' DNA.

Profile of exoplanet professor John Johnson

An exoplanet hunter joins the faculty

Citizen science draws amateurs into scientific research

In the Internet era, research moves from professionals’ labs to amateurs’ homes.

by Katherine Xue

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.