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
Brain Mapping project to rival or surpass human genome project
A project to map the brain is "the biggest challenge of the century."
Harvard scientist David Keith fosters the study and discussion of geoengineering
David Keith and the question of climate engineering
Harvard Wyss bioenginnering institute $125-million gift
Harvard's biologically inspired engineering institute garners additional funding from founding donor Hansjӧrg Wyss
Blood protein found in young mice reverses age-related heart failure in old mice
A protein that circulates in the blood of young mice reverses cardiac hypertrophy in old mice.
Harvard Horizons doctoral students' ideas that may reshape their disciplines
A new program recognizes eight doctoral students whose ideas, innovations, and insights could change their fields.
Harvard faculty chosen Radcliffe Institute fellows
Fifteen Harvard faculty members chosen.
Harvard faculty national academy of sciences 2013
Eight professors honored
Blavatnik $50 million gift Harvard life sciences boosts biomedical discoveries
Blavatnik Family Foundation’s $50-million gift aims to support development of early-stage Harvard research into human cures
Diabetes treatment discovery by Harvard scientists Douglas Melton and Peng Yi
Hormone found by Harvard's Melton and Yi has the potential to change the way type 2 diabetes is treated
Harvard Medical School to close primate research center
Harvard Medical School announced that it would discontinue the controversial facility