World Supreme Court to hear Harvard admissions challenge Decision could upend four decades of legal precedent allowing use of race as factor in decisions, alter higher education in U.S.
World Is Putin going to invade Ukraine? Russia scholar sorts through possible scenarios amid Moscow-U.S. tension
Health Exploring why some remain sharp even as decades roll by Medical School, Mass. General scientists study ‘super-aging’ minds for clues to possible interventions
Health Comparison of male, female classroom behavior reveals assertiveness gap Researchers flag potential for grading bias
How asteroid, comet strikes may have delayed evolution of atmosphere Study by Harvard professor’s team finds collisions that stalled oxygen growth on planet more common than thought DateOctober 22, 2021October 25, 2021
Bad for 100-million-year-old crab, but good for scientists Crustacean trapped in fossilized tree resin offers clues into evolution of creatures, when they spread DateOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021
Are Google and smartphones degrading our memories? Harvard psychologist updates influential book with latest in research on ability to recall DateOctober 21, 2021October 22, 2021
New gene-transport system gets more drugs to sick muscles Reduces the risk of liver damage and other serious side effects DateOctober 19, 2021October 18, 2021
More climate research, teaching to make greater impact Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability James Stock looks ahead DateOctober 18, 2021October 18, 2021
Brewery fit for a king Excavation unearths largest ancient Egyptian facility ever found, one whose industrial scale hints at monarch’s power DateOctober 15, 2021
No one outruns death, but hunter-gatherers come closest Keep moving as you get older, says evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman, comparing tribal 'healthspans' with outcomes of sedentary Americans DateOctober 14, 2021October 15, 2021
Future sound of a Beatles playlist: drip, drip, drip Chemists’ dye method holds promise for long-term data storage DateOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021
Massage helps injured muscles heal faster and stronger Study confirms link between mechanotherapy and immunotherapy in muscle regeneration in mice DateOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021
Deploying AI against colon cancer Gastroenterologist explains how algorithm can support physicians, improve accuracy of screenings DateOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021
Biological triggers for infant abuse Harvard team discovers neural circuits underlying aggressive behavior of adult mice toward young ones DateSeptember 27, 2021
Melting of polar ice shifting Earth itself, not just sea levels Research by new Ph.D. finds warping of planet’s crust, with far-reaching effects DateSeptember 21, 2021September 23, 2021
How a hormone affects society Testosterone plays major role in male aggressiveness, violence, evolutionary biologist says DateSeptember 17, 2021September 17, 2021
Like hitting a bullseye with closed eyes Two statisticians put into perspective the chances of asteroid Bennu striking Earth in next 300 years DateAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021
Knowing a big deal when you see it Analysis of fossil by Harvard researcher’s team sheds light on reptile evolution DateAugust 30, 2021August 30, 2021
Climate scientist on UN report: Just as bad as we expected Peter Huybers of SEAS says global response should include satellites, alternative-fuels research, and a commitment to food security, education DateAugust 12, 2021August 13, 2021
Dan Barouch and the birth of the J&J COVID vaccine Ledlie Prize recognizes work culminating in SARS-CoV-2 vaccine DateAugust 6, 2021August 4, 2021
Living proof Harvard study shows that jumping spiders can identify biological motion DateJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021
Mark I, rebooted ‘Progenetrix’ computer moves to its new home at Science and Engineering Complex in Allston after a pandemic delay DateJuly 23, 2021
What exactly is a ‘fire tornado’? Researcher Loretta Mickley discusses climate change, effects of forest management, and the rise and future of massive wildfires in West DateJuly 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Taking a step toward discovering the cause of joint disease Study finds switches near GDF5 gene linked to knee osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia DateJuly 14, 2021July 14, 2021
New imaging technique may boost biology and neuroscience research Scientists hope it will let them see inner workings of complex systems DateJuly 7, 2021July 19, 2021
Harvard-led physicists take big step in race to quantum computing Team develops simulator with 256 qubits, largest of its kind ever created DateJuly 7, 2021September 10, 2021
Harvard-led researchers document quantum melting of Wigner crystals Study marks major step to creating a system to study quantum phase transitions DateJune 30, 2021
Face mask can help diagnose COVID-19 Wearable biosensors enable rapid, accurate detection of virus, other pathogens and toxins. DateJune 28, 2021June 28, 2021
New gene-editing technique shows promise against sickle cell disease Researcher say it could mean a one-time treatment with fewer risks DateJune 28, 2021June 28, 2021
Humanizing technology New Harvard lab will work to ensure tech serves the public interest DateJune 23, 2021July 6, 2021
New wrinkle in tale of wolf-to-dog evolution Research from Russian experiment suggests a surprising evolutionary brain change DateJune 22, 2021June 30, 2021
Electrodes that flow to fit the body New metal-free hydrogel electrodes flex to fit the body’s many shapes DateJune 17, 2021June 20, 2021
So why did you love ‘My Octopus Teacher’? Scholars reflect on the somewhat surprising appeal of the popular, award-winning documentary DateMay 19, 2021May 20, 2021
