Science

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

From Jellyfish to Digital Hearts

How Harvard researchers are helping to build a virtual model of the human heart

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard news: Grad School dean Xiao-Li Meng, Marc Hauser, rugby, and more

Harvard news: Graduate School dean Xiao-Li Meng, Marc Hauser, University Professor Eric Maskin, and more

Michael Wang '03 creates micrograph art of artificially produced stem cells

Michael Wang's Differentiation Series, a sequence of micrograph images of artificially produced stem cells, is on display at the Carpenter Center through October 7.

Chefs Joan and Jordi Roca speak at Harvard's Science and Cooking lecture series

Two top chefs combine molecular techniques with traditional Catalan cuisine.

Medical School adopts new staffing, processes for animal care

Following animal deaths and government investigations, Dean Jeffrey S. Flier endorses recommendations for New England Primate Research Center

Short profile of David Jones, Ackerman professor of the culture of medicine

David Jones, Ackerman professor of the culture of medicine, works in both history and medicine.

Shawn Douglas of the Wyss Institute develops cancer-fighting nanorobots

Shawn Douglas of the Wyss Institute is developing drug-delivering machines that target designated cells.

Rutin, a substance found in apples, has powerful anticlotting effects

Rutin, a substance found in apples, could help prevent heart attacks and stroke.

by Elizabeth Gudrais

Xiao-Li Meng is the new dean of Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The statistics professor succeeds Allan Brandt.

Does “Sharkskin” Swimwear Make You Faster?

Research by Harvard ichthyologist George Lauder suggests otherwise.