Collision course: A geological mystery in the Himalayas
MIT geologists use paleomagnetism to determine the chain of events that resulted in the Himalayan mountains, with the support of MISTI-India.
MIT geologists use paleomagnetism to determine the chain of events that resulted in the Himalayan mountains, with the support of MISTI-India.
Modeling web traffic could aid cybersecurity, computing infrastructure design, Internet policy, and more.
Study finds even the tallest ice cliffs should support their own weight rather than collapsing catastrophically.
MIT welcomed the Class of 2023 with an initiative to reduce the impact of water consumption through reusable water bottles and other sustainable habits.
MIT planetary scientists partner with computer scientists to find exoplanets.
The honor recognizes the "stellar achievement" of the people behind the exoplanet-seeking satellite.
UROP student Sonia Reilly studies the math of machine learning to improve predictions of natural disasters.
Nearly 30 MIT-affiliated researchers will share in the prize, while David Jay Julius ’77 wins Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences; assistant professor of physics Max Metlitski shares New Horizons prize with Xie Chen PhD ’12 and Michael Levin PhD ’06.
Asteroid is likely shedding reddish dust, revealing a fresh, blue surface beneath.
$60 million upgrade will add 12,000 square feet for meetings, classrooms, and study spaces.
Graduate student Maya Stokes, a geomorphology expert and ultimate frisbee coach, shows her passion for teaching in the field and on the field.
MIT research finds health savings from cleaner air exceed policy costs.
A professor and mentor for more than 20 years at MIT, Bowring redefined our understanding of some of the most significant events in Earth history.
Improved air quality in China could prevent nearly 2,000 premature deaths in the U.S.
Despite being highly migratory, tuna may benefit from ocean sanctuaries, study finds.