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Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges

September 21, 2020

Bioinspired architecture could pave the way for stronger, lighter structures

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Harvard partners with national labs on quantum computing

September 4, 2020

Energy Department creates 5 science research centers in field, 3 with Harvard groups

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Metalmark launches to make clean air affordable for all

September 1, 2020

Startup has licensed butterfly wing-inspired technology to develop high-performing, affordable air purification systems... Read more about Metalmark launches to make clean air affordable for all

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Virtual creativity

August 25, 2020

How historical quarantine-fueled inventions inspired this year’s remote experimental chemistry curriculum for undergraduates

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Essential celebration

August 21, 2020

A hundred CCB community members joined the department’s first “virtual toast” to honor Emily Balskus

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Emily Balskus wins $1M Waterman Award

August 5, 2020

Recognized for harnessing chemistry to transform the study of microbial communities

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CCB mourns Jerry Connors

August 3, 2020

The 48-year veteran of the department passed away on July 30... Read more about CCB mourns Jerry Connors

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Improving assistive technology

August 1, 2020

Students design robotic wearable to empower the visually impaired

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Crossing the science-community divide

July 30, 2020

Vollmer-Snarr teaches chemistry students to see how small reactions can help solve global problems like COVID-19... Read more about Crossing the science-community divide

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Ultracold mystery: solved

July 20, 2020

By manipulating ultracold molecules mid-chemical reaction, researchers crack a molecular disappearing act

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