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.
David Weitz investigates how glass flows
Physicists find a better way to visualize molecular behavior in glass as it cools.
Effects of sleep loss can be masked, not erased
A long night’s rest merely masks the effects of chronic sleep loss.
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
Jerry Mitrovica explains the uneven rise in sea levels as glaciers melt
Deciphering sea levels
Gutenberg 2.0: What future for libraries?
Harvard’s libraries deal with disruptive change.
Nine Harvard faculty elected National Academy of Sciences
The disciplines represented range from economics and sociology to statistics, applied physics, and medicine.