Science

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

AI Outperforms Doctors in Emergency Room Tasks, New Harvard Study Shows

Researchers say the technology could help physicians with triage, diagnosis.

by Jonathan Shaw

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.

Network scientists at Harvard: Nicholas Christakis, Laura Bogart, Martin Nowak

Exploring the weblike structures that underlie everything from friendship to cellular behavior

by Elizabeth Gudrais

Gutenberg 2.0: What future for libraries?

Harvard’s libraries deal with disruptive change.

by Jonathan Shaw

Nine Harvard faculty elected National Academy of Sciences

The disciplines represented range from economics and sociology to statistics, applied physics, and medicine.

"Networked" Web Extra: video and Web-exclusive sidebars on network science

Slime mold demonstrates the power of networks, fanning out to solve a maze and construct a railway map. Video and Web-exclusive sidebars to accompany the feature article "Networked."

by Elizabeth Gudrais