Nature Is Still Molding Human Genes, Study Finds
The NY Times featured research by the Reich Lab after their newly released Nature paper "Ancient DNA reveals pervasive directional selection across West Eurasia".
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Richard Wrangham, anthropologist: ‘Humans domesticated ourselves by defeating our alpha male ancestors’
Professor Emeritus Richard Wrangham was recently interviewed about his research and new book reflecting on humans’ complex relationship with violence.
Harvard Graduate Society Merit/Term-Time Fellowship 2026 Awardee
Congratulations to Shanen Ganapathee (G4) for receiving the Merit/Graduate Society Term-Time Research Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year! The fellowship is a very competitive award that allows outstanding Harvard GSAS students to focus their time...
Museum of Science Announces Inaugural Cohort of Digital Science Communication Fellows
Congratulations to HEB Lecturer Bridget Alex & graduate student Daniel Tabin (G5) who were selected as 2026 Digital Science Communication Fellows.
What Bonobos Teach Us About Female Power and Cooperation
HEB associate professor and researcher, Martin Surbeck, was recently featured in Harvard Magazine! The article covers his experiences working on bonobo in his field site in the DRC.
The John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science
We are thrilled to announce that HEB professor Joseph Henrich has received the 2026 John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science! This award is presented every two years to recognize noteworthy and distinguished accomplishments in any field of...
Solving mystery at tip of South America
A new study published in Nature reveals a previously unknown human lineage that persisted in the central Southern Cone of South America for more than 8,000 years. Lead author Javier Maravall López, a Ph.D. student in Human Evolutionary Biology, and senior...
2025 Bok Awards for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching of Undergraduates
Amar Sarkar, PhD student at Harvard Griffin GSAS and valued HEB member, was presented with the Derek C. Bok Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching of Undergraduates. Congratulations!
NY Times: Her Research Could Improve Training for Service Dogs
“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at Harvard. “Now there’s just no money.”
Dr. Song Recently Named Allen Institute Next Generation Leader
Prof. Janet Song was recently n amed a Next Generation Leader by the Allen Institute . The NGL program began in 2014 and highlights the vital contributions of early-career researchers to the field of science. Each NGL will complete a three-year term and...
Seven novel research projects awarded grants by Star-Friedman Challenge
Congratulations to HEB professor Chris Kuzawa, who was awarded the Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific Research! The program provides seed funding for Harvard faculty to conduct research in the life, physical, and social sciences. Star...
Nature, NYT, and Harvard Gazette Feature: The evolution of hominin bipedalism in two steps
We are thrilled to share that HEB professor Terry Capellini and affiliates* have a new paper out today in Nature . The Nature piece was also featured in The New York Times , which includes a great story about Gayani Senevirathne’s adventures transporting...
