Science & Tech

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

Researchers place Caucasus Lower Volga people, speakers of ancestor tongue, in today’s Russia about 6,500 years ago

Trapping molecules for use in systems may help make ultra-high-speed experimental technology even faster

Take our research-based quiz for tips on improving recall when it matters most

An NSF project builds a special camera to shoot the night sky, light up dark matter, and map the Milky Way

Study finds flaw in key sports science metric

One thing is certain in the new year — we’ll evolve, with or without resolutions. In podcast, experts consider our responsibility.

Poll measures support for revenue-sharing plan on renewable energy that helps states, localities, and environment

Salata Institute panelists predict legal, regulatory setbacks and areas of hope as Trump administration prepares to take over

Study decodes neural mechanism that causes hairy mammals to shake their fur when wet

Computational power can be used to train and run artificial neural networks, creates key advances in understanding basis of intelligence in natural and artificial systems