The Harvard Quantum Initiative Blog is running a contest for students who are interested in quantum science! See below for more information and potentially win a trip to tour Harvard’s research facilities. HQI Blog: HQI Blog is a website run by graduate students in the Harvard Quantum Initiative (HQI). We are passionate about sharing our interest and knowledge in quantum science to the broader public … Continue reading Quantum Shorts Contest
by Brittany Linnfigures by Swathy Karamchedu To escape the oppressive summer heat, many of us seek the cool retreat of air-conditioned shopping centers, movie theaters, and public buildings; however, traditional air-conditioning systems are not without environmental consequences. Climate change awareness has inspired numerous laws and regulations to phase out chemicals produced by air-conditioning systems that contribute to climate change. Liquid refrigerants, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) … Continue reading A New Way to Beat the Heat: Scientists Develop an ‘Elastocaloric’ Cooling Device
Researchers have identified a key protein that is involved in the long-term success of immunotherapy for patients with blood cancers. Continue reading Putting the Pedal to the Metal: Improving CAR-T Cell Therapy
Researchers have invented a device and AI model that turns muscle movements into speech for people with vocal disorders. Continue reading A Wearable Sticker that Restores the Power of Speech
Encapsulated aerogel fibers, which mimic polar bear hair, offer a new fabric for warm, thin, and strong clothing. Continue reading Out with bulky puffer jackets, in with thin aerogel sweaters to keep warm
Physicists achieve quantum entanglement between pairs of individual molecules for the first time, propelling the field of quantum information science forward. Continue reading Physicists use laser beam tweezers to quantum entangle individual molecules for the first time
The latest research on deep learning is helping materials science to unlock over 2.2 million new materials. Continue reading A New Era in Material Discovery: The Power of Deep Learning
Scientists have long struggled to explain the formation of dolomite, a mineral that is abundant in ancient rocks. A new theory solves this 200-year-old problem, paving the way for exciting innovations in materials science. Continue reading Scientists solve a mountainous mystery
In a breakthrough for synthetic biology, an international team of researchers constructed a functioning yeast genome where more than half of its chromosomes were made in a lab. Continue reading Scientists create yeast with a half-man-made genome
The latest research on diffusiophoresis unlocks the secrets behind the intricate and beautiful patterns of the natural world. Continue reading Understanding Nature’s Intricate Patterns: A Dive into Diffusiophoresis