How do tiny termites make such massive mounds?
Researchers investigate how centimeter-sized termites, without architects, engineers or foremen, can build complex, long-standing, meter-sized structures all over the world.
Feb. 12, 2019 • ~5 min
How do tiny termites make such massive mounds?
Researchers investigate how centimeter-sized termites, without architects, engineers or foremen, can build complex, long-standing, meter-sized structures all over the world.
Feb. 12, 2019 • ~5 min
Engineered miniature kidneys come of age
By exposing stem cell-derived kidney organoids to fluidic shear stress, A team of Harvard researchers has significantly expanded the organoids’ vascular networks and improved the maturation of kidney compartments.
Feb. 11, 2019 • ~6 min
Harvard works to embed ethics in computer science curriculum
Computer science students examine issues such as privacy, censorship, and fake news in courses co-designed by philosophy professors as Harvard works to embed ethics in the curriculum, creating a national model.
Jan. 25, 2019 • ~12 min
Harvard works to embed ethics in computer science curriculum
Computer science students examine issues such as privacy, censorship, and fake news in courses co-designed by philosophy professors as Harvard works to embed ethics in the curriculum, creating a national model.
Jan. 25, 2019 • ~12 min
Harvard workshops explore data and computational science
Two Harvard events on data and computational science showcase the breadth of data experts and help meet the demand for training in the field.
Jan. 17, 2019 • ~6 min
Harvard workshops explore data and computational science
Two Harvard events on data and computational science showcase the breadth of data experts and help meet the demand for training in the field.
Jan. 17, 2019 • ~6 min
New filtration system improves industrial wastewater purification, saves energy
Liquid-gated membranes filter nanoclay particles out of water with twofold higher efficiency and nearly threefold longer time to foul, and reduce the pressure required for filtration over conventional membranes.
Nov. 9, 2018 • ~7 min
New filtration system improves industrial wastewater purification, saves energy
Liquid-gated membranes filter nanoclay particles out of water with twofold higher efficiency and nearly threefold longer time to foul, and reduce the pressure required for filtration over conventional membranes.
Nov. 9, 2018 • ~7 min
Changing temperatures are helping corn production in U.S. — for now
Increased production of corn in the U.S. has been credited largely to advances in farming technology, but new research shows that changing temperatures play a significant role in crop yield.
Nov. 6, 2018 • ~4 min
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