Science & Tech

Steven Pinker breaks down the history of taboo words, different categories of swearing, and the meaning conveyed by a bleep

David Liu’s gene-editing technologies demonstrate game-changing potential in two recent cases

Seven novel research projects awarded grants by Star-Friedman Challenge

Geneticists find method to turn tiny bugs into living robots

In new book, neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod traces connections between brain biology, political beliefs

Salata panelists warn that damage from executive orders and cuts to research funding won’t be easily overcome

Panelists in University-wide symposium explore promise, peril of AI in academia

Test the limits of your cosmic IQ by taking our quiz based on Harvard astronomy research

Astrophysicist says they may have more money than you, but they don’t know anything more about future than anyone else

Researchers compile dictionary of vocalizations suggesting the animals use equivalent of word compounds, phrasings to communicate complex social situations

Wyss’ Don Ingber details rush to hold onto consequential projects, talented researchers — and system that has driven American innovation 

Gary Ruvkun recounts years of research, which gradually drew interest, mostly fueled by NIH grants

Researchers find way to confirm existence of axions, which make up dark matter

New apps for cancer patients, cannabis users, others make use of algorithms that continually customize support

After decades of research, potential therapies for Fragile X and Rett syndromes come into view

NASA technology guides scientists as they track health of ‘Earth’s lungs’

Novel system works like a coffee filter to dry, cool air more efficiently

Science historian examines how Benjamin Franklin’s invention sparked new thinking on weather, technology

CfA astronomers play crucial role in DESI analysis of dark energy, matter

Rob Devlin helped develop innovative new mini-lens as grad student. Now startup he runs produces millions of them for consumer electronics.

New AI method lets researchers get better handle on brain-behavior link, may offer insights into disorders like autism

Statistician explains why ‘it’s unlikely to happen in anyone’s lifetime’

Fellow’s paper draws from history to urge caution on brain-computer interfaces

Microsoft discovery appears to be more stable, robust option

For these researchers, Harvard Forest is a labor of love, and that love is changing

Could up the game of lossless power transmission, levitating trains, quantum computing, even energy-efficient detectors for space exploration

Accidental find may help scientists resolve which evolved first: ability to produce oxygen by photosynthesis or consume it by aerobic metabolism

Modeling their behaviors may help in development of new AI systems

Tech pioneer visits campus with his new memoir to discuss beauty of math, dropping out of College, founding Microsoft, value of curiosity

Groundbreaking pangenomic study suggests big DNA flip may have made small bird resistant to some diseases