Pesticide exposure can dramatically impact bees’ social behavior

Using an innovative robotic platform to observe bees’ behavior, Harvard researchers showed that, following exposure to a commonly used class of pesticides, bees spent less time nursing larvae and were less social than other bees.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 16, 2018 ~9 min

Tiny teeth tell the story of two fish species’ rapid evolution

Based on close examination of thousands of fossilized fish teeth, a Harvard researcher found that, while the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs did lead to the extinction of some fish species, it also set the stage for two periods of rapid evolution among marine life.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 16, 2018 ~7 min


Harvard makes a quantum leap with new initiative

By pairing quantum science exploration with solution-driven quantum engineering the new Harvard Quantum Initiative, aims to raise the bar across higher education, industry, and government research to progress quantum science and engineering and educate the future workforce.

Mary Todd Bergman • harvard
Nov. 14, 2018 ~13 min

Harvard makes a quantum leap with new initiative

By pairing quantum science exploration with solution-driven quantum engineering the new Harvard Quantum Initiative, aims to raise the bar across higher education, industry, and government research to progress quantum science and engineering and educate the future workforce.

Mary Todd Bergman • harvard
Nov. 14, 2018 ~13 min

Harvard research challenges conventional thinking on cell membranes

Harvard’s Adam Cohen is the lead author of a new study that challenges conventional theories about the fluid nature of cell membranes and how they react to tension.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 8, 2018 ~6 min

New system opens the door to transforming CO2 into industrial fuels

Emissions from power plants and heavy industry, rather than spewing into the atmosphere, could be captured and chemically transformed from greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into industrial fuels or chemicals thanks to a system developed by Harvard researchers.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 8, 2018 ~8 min

Harvard research challenges conventional thinking on cell membranes

Harvard’s Adam Cohen is the lead author of a new study that challenges conventional theories about the fluid nature of cell membranes and how they react to tension.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 8, 2018 ~6 min

New system opens the door to transforming CO2 into industrial fuels

Emissions from power plants and heavy industry, rather than spewing into the atmosphere, could be captured and chemically transformed from greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into industrial fuels or chemicals thanks to a system developed by Harvard researchers.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 8, 2018 ~8 min


Building bridges can foster cooperation between uncooperative groups

While some social networks have been shown to intrinsically lead to cooperation, others been shown to not only lead to a breakdown in cooperation, but produce outright spite.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 7, 2018 ~4 min

Building bridges can foster cooperation between uncooperative groups

While some social networks have been shown to intrinsically lead to cooperation, others been shown to not only lead to a breakdown in cooperation, but produce outright spite.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 7, 2018 ~4 min

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