QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2021
The Institute ranks second in four subject areas.
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Physics
Fostering ethical thinking in computing
New case studies series examines social, ethical, and policy challenges of present-day computing activities.
Keeping an eye on the fusion future
Daniel Korsun’s undergraduate career at MIT prepared him to look more deeply into fusion magnet technology and design.
Research updates from TESS: Hunting for worlds beyond our solar system
MIT scientists present exoplanet data at the 237th American Astronomical Society meeting.
Physicists discover important new property for graphene
Unconventional form of ferroelectricity could impact next-generation computing.
School of Science presents 2021 Infinite Expansion Awards
Thirteen postdocs and research scientists honored for contributions to the Institute with awards formerly known as Infinite Kilometer.
Scientists as engaged citizens
In a new MIT class, students explore how STEM researchers bring their knowledge to major societal issues.
An art lover dreams of space
Senior Alana Sanchez combines her interests in visual arts and space research to fulfill a childhood curiosity about the cosmos.
Physicists create tunable superconductivity in twisted graphene “nanosandwich”
Structure may reveal conditions needed for high-temperature superconductivity.
Astronomers detect extended dark matter halo around ancient dwarf galaxy
Findings suggest the first galaxies in the universe were more massive than previously thought.
3 Questions: Ernest Moniz on the future of climate and energy under the Biden-Harris administration
Former US energy secretary discusses opportunities and challenges with MITEI Director Robert Armstrong.
How chess plays out at MIT
For decades, experts at the Institute have been shaping the future of the game.
Four MIT scientists honored with 2021 National Academy of Sciences awards
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, Aviv Regev, Susan Solomon, and Feng Zhang are the recipients of distinguished awards for major contributions to science.
Search for axions from nearby star Betelgeuse comes up empty
Results significantly narrow the range of possible places to find the hypothetical dark matter particles.
Mark Vogelsberger wins 2020 Buchalter Cosmology Prize for simulating a “fuzzy” universe
Associate professor of physics shares the honor with colleague Phillip Mocz for their novel dark matter research.