High-temperature superconductors with a twist

Such a device could theoretically fuel fledging industries like quantum computing, which rely on fleeting mechanical phenomena that are difficult to sustain.

Anne J. Manning • harvard
Jan. 9, 2024 ~4 min

Robotic exosuit gives Parkinson’s patient smoother stride

Researchers used a robotic garment to help a person living with Parkinson’s walk without losing the ability to move their feet, a highly debilitating symptom also known as freezing.

Leah Burrows • harvard
Jan. 5, 2024 ~7 min


Demystifying a mammal’s brain, cell by cell

Harvard team's work is part of a national neuroscience study seeking to revolutionize understanding of the human brain.

Anne J. Manning • harvard
Dec. 13, 2023 ~6 min

Researchers create first logical quantum processor

Key step toward reliable, game-changing quantum computing.

Anne J. Manning • harvard
Dec. 8, 2023 ~6 min

What shapes your dog’s personality

Harvard neuroscientist who is unlocking secrets of the canine brain finds skills and temperament are not dictated by breed.

Anna Lamb • harvard
Nov. 21, 2023 ~6 min

Insight into evolution of cooperation

As one of our closest living animal relatives, bonobos show humanlike ability to work together outside social borders in new study.

Anne J. Manning • harvard
Nov. 17, 2023 ~5 min

Why are hybrid animals sterile?

Study of crossbred butterflies sheds new light on why sexual differences in fertility follow the pattern known as Haldane’s Rule.

Anne J. Manning • harvard
Nov. 17, 2023 ~3 min

From a plant-free place, clues about how to help plants survive as planet warms

Data from salt flats suggest dry soil is worse than rising temperature.

Anne J. Manning • harvard
Nov. 16, 2023 ~4 min


Nobel-winning physicist, artist illustrate universe’s ‘warped side’

Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran team up to demystify complex science from black holes and wormholes to time travel and gravitational waves.

Anne J. Manning • harvard
Nov. 15, 2023 ~4 min

Screech owl wisdom

Up-close-and-personal study gave 'Alfie and Me' author a rare look at birds' individual personality differences.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 9, 2023 ~4 min

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