Science & Technology
Quantum Leaps
Ballerina and quantum physicist Merritt Moore ’11 connects humans and machines.
by Nina Pasquini
The Health Benefits of Owning a Pet
Animal companions help their owners live longer, happier lives.
by Nancy Walecki
Making Charitable Giving More Competent
How psychological insight can make altruism more rewarding and effective
by Colleen Walsh
Using Cancer to Kill Cancer
A novel immunotherapy turns cancer against itself.
by Erin O'Donnell
Roger Fu
A paleomagnetics scholar who uses ancient rocks to peer into the early lives of Earth and Mars
by Lydialyle Gibson
Seeking Climate Solutions
Teams of Harvard researchers have developed concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts.
by Jonathan Shaw
Plumbing the Deep Sea
Peter Girguis probes life on the ocean floor.
by Veronique Greenwood
It's Still Hard for Women in Science
New book on Nancy Hopkins speaks to women's fight for equality then—and their fight now
by Nancy Walecki
Humans on Horseback
New evidence on domestication of horses—and the spread of an ancient Eurasian culture
by Jonathan Shaw
Research Clusters Seek Climate Solutions
Teams of Harvard researchers will develop concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Begins Search for Engineering Dean
Claudine Gay announces the advisory committee for successor to Frank Doyle.
by John S. Rosenberg