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A cool first for Harvard By slowing polyatomic molecule, scientists open new paths of quantum study Science| DateSeptember 11, 2020September 12, 2020
Harvard partners with national labs on quantum computing Energy Department creates 5 science research centers in field, 3 with Harvard groups News| DateSeptember 2, 2020September 3, 2020
Riding the quantum computing ‘wave’ Harvard Quantum Initiative Co-Director Lukin on ‘quantum supremacy’ and Google’s announcement of its achievement Science| DateOctober 29, 2019October 31, 2019
Tiny tweezers In a first, optical tweezers give Harvard scientists the control to capture ultracold molecules Science| DateOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019
Shining a light on quantum bits Study uses photons to engineer interactions Science| DateNovember 30, 2018January 23, 2019
Harvard’s quantum leap As quantum science and engineering come into their own, co-directors of new initiative say anything is possible Science| DateNovember 14, 2018September 13, 2019
Electrons, up really close Team makes most precise measure ever of their charge Science| DateOctober 29, 2018November 28, 2018
Rewarding remarkable studies Star Family Challenge for Promising Scientific Research funds five high-risk, high-reward projects Campus| DateMay 18, 2018November 12, 2018
President’s Innovation Challenge names finalists Projects offer solutions to real-world issues, obstacles, complex problems Campus| DateApril 19, 2018November 12, 2018
Developing micron-sized magnetic resonance Researchers use impurities in diamonds to develop systems capable of peering into samples as small as single cells Science| DateApril 18, 2018November 12, 2018
Two atoms combined in dipolar molecule Achievement could lead to more-efficient quantum computing Science| DateApril 12, 2018November 12, 2018
Researchers create quantum calculator New system could shed light on a host of complex processes Science| DateNovember 30, 2017November 30, 2017
Figuring out superconductors Physicists create antiferromagnet that may help develop, monitor key materials Science| DateJune 1, 2017November 12, 2018
Recognition for their discoveries Harvard researchers receive Breakthrough Prizes News| DateDecember 21, 2016November 13, 2018
Diamonds are a lab’s best friend Harvard researchers trace neural activity by using quantum sensors Science| DateDecember 19, 2016March 4, 2019
The world’s tiniest radio Harvard researchers create receiver with building blocks the size of two atoms Science| DateDecember 16, 2016April 8, 2019
Toward a better screen New molecules promise cheaper, more efficient OLED displays Science| DateAugust 10, 2016November 13, 2018
New way to model molecules In study, quantum computer simulates their behavior accurately, which can greatly speed up research Science| DateAugust 4, 2016April 22, 2019
Accelerator Fund boosts Harvard tech startups It helps launch technologies in engineering and physical sciences, and companies in robotics, 3-D printing, and materials discovery Science| DateJune 2, 2015April 12, 2019
Material gain Research a step toward more efficient solar panels Science| DateOctober 6, 2014May 17, 2019
Have silicon switches met their match? New transistor achieves ‘colossal’ results with quantum material Science| DateSeptember 16, 2014March 21, 2019
MRI, on a molecular scale Researchers develop system that one day could peer into the atomic structure of individual molecules Science| DateApril 17, 2014November 13, 2018
Battery offers renewable energy breakthrough Harvard technology could economically store energy for use when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine Science| DateJanuary 8, 2014April 1, 2019
Seeing light in a new way Scientists coax photons to bind into molecules for first time Science| DateSeptember 27, 2013November 13, 2018
Advancing science and technology Major grants from the National Science Foundation will spur breakthroughs in quantum engineering and artificial intelligence Science| DateSeptember 20, 2013April 30, 2019
Map to renewable energy? Database of molecules a big opportunity for solar cell researchers Science| DateJune 25, 2013June 14, 2019
Quantum computing, no cooling required Harvard researchers create room-temperature quantum bits that store data for nearly two seconds Science| DateJuly 3, 2012March 18, 2019
Elegant entanglement Research a key step toward quantum computers Science| DateApril 17, 2012June 18, 2019
Size matters in drug delivery Tumor study reveals size limitations for new drugs Health| DateApril 11, 2012July 22, 2019
