In online Harvard talk, Bill Gates warns of environmental perils

In an online Harvard Science Book Talk, philanthropist Bill Gates warns of environmental perils ahead and offers a plan to combat them.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Feb. 24, 2021 ~7 min

Understanding how evolution shaped the insect visual system

Harvard researchers develop in vitro method for probing what colors an insect sees.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Feb. 24, 2021 ~8 min


Using AI to reduce the risk of HIV

Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed an AI system that can identify the people within a social network who can most effectively promote information about HIV prevention to their peers.

Leah Burrows • harvard
Feb. 19, 2021 ~6 min

Star-Friedman Challenge offers support for high-impact research

The Star-Friedman Challenge for Scientific Research is ready to provide seed funding for high-risk, high-impact work in the life, physical, and social sciences. Harvard researchers have until March 1 to apply for the funding.

Leigh Carlisle • harvard
Feb. 18, 2021 ~8 min

New theory behind Chicxulub impactor that killed the dinosaurs

New theory explains origin of comet that killed the dinosaurs.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Feb. 15, 2021 ~7 min

The science behind those afternoon naps

Researchers have identified three distinct mechanisms that promote napping and found that many napping-related genes also regulate other aspects of sleep.

Timothy Gower • harvard
Feb. 10, 2021 ~5 min

Harvard scientists discover how jellyfish know when to sting

A team of researchers from Nicholas Bellono’s lab has discovered how the trigger system of jellyfish and sea anemones stinging works on a molecular level.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Feb. 10, 2021 ~6 min

Deaths from fossil fuel emissions higher than thought

A new study greatly increases estimates of the numbers killed by air pollution.

Leah Burrows • harvard
Feb. 9, 2021 ~7 min


Harvard scientist create trilayer graphene superconductor

Harvard scientists create a trilayer graphene superconductor, opening the door for continued advancements in graphene-based superconductivity.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Feb. 8, 2021 ~5 min

Tracking protein buildup before Alzheimer’s takes hold

A team led by investigators has now developed an automated method that can identify and track the development of two key abnormal protein deposits that accumulate in the brain during the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Tracy Hampton • harvard
Feb. 2, 2021 ~4 min

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