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

Personal stories teach about HIV in a new book by Max Essex and Unity Dow

In a new book, Max Essex and Unity Dow use stories to illuminate the science of HIV.

Slide show: In Dar es Salaam, women living with HIV support each other

Supporting each other in living with HIV

Slide show: Harvard scholars and students fight HIV in Africa

A look at the daily life of Harvard scholars and students fighting HIV in Africa

David Edwards's New Book "The Lab: Creativity and Culture"

The Lab: Creativity and Culture sets forth a vision of multidisciplinary innovation.

David Weitz investigates how glass flows

Physicists find a better way to visualize molecular behavior in glass as it cools.

by Jonathan Shaw

Effects of sleep loss can be masked, not erased

A long night’s rest merely masks the effects of chronic sleep loss.

by Erin O’Donnell

Harvard Headlines: George Church profiled; an oil spill turns eyes to regulation

As an oil spill captures the world's attention, Daniel Carpenter's work on regulation becomes timely. Plus, a profile of molecular genetics pioneer George Church.

Articles on Esther Duflo, Shing-Tung Yau, and cancer drug discovery

Our news roundup includes articles on Shing-Tung Yao, Esther Duflo, and cancer drug discovery efforts with Harvard Medical School links.

Sue Goldie Named Director of Harvard Institute for Global Health

Paul Farmer and David Cutler will direct education at the institute, which has a new name and new status within the University.

Harvard Medical School's Walsh wins Welch Award

A leader among the University's scientists is recognized for fundamental discoveries in enzyme chemistry.