Topic
Books and authors
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3Q: Leon Glicksman and John Lienhard on how to teach the unteachable
MIT professors take on problem formulation in thermal science: It can be taught, and their new book describes how.
October 21, 2016 -
Changing the face of conservatism in the U.S.
New book by professor Heather Hendershot explores impact of William F. Buckley’s “Firing Line.”
October 4, 2016 -
Sound system
In new book, Norvin Richards explores how our voices shape the rules of grammar.
September 20, 2016 -
Your child, the literary talent
Literature professor Marah Gubar studies the creative powers of kids.
July 26, 2016 -
Market makers
Good emissions trading programs are unique, not one-size-fits-all, new book argues.
July 26, 2016 -
Cities of tomorrow
New book by Senseable City Lab researchers presents vision of data-driven urban design.
July 5, 2016 -
Groovy science, man!
Q&A: David Kaiser on our debt to science’s countercultural turn.
June 29, 2016 -
3 Questions: Ben Ross Schneider on Brazil’s crisis moment
As political scandal swirls, are there still signs of progress?
March 22, 2016 -
Code of the humans
New book by Noam Chomsky and Robert Berwick explores how people acquired unique language skills.
March 1, 2016 -
3 Questions: Azra Akšamija's multidisciplinary practice in art and architecture
Professor's work explores blurred identities and representations of Islam in the West.
February 1, 2016 -
Reality check in the factory
MIT professor’s new book shows how labor laws actually get enforced, globally.
January 26, 2016 -
Life in the aftermath
MIT historian’s book explores life for Armenians in modern Turkey.
January 8, 2016 -
M. Taylor Fravel advises U.S. government officials on South China Sea disputes
Research merges security policy, political science, and international relations.
December 11, 2015 -
3 Questions: Anna Frebel on searching for the oldest stars
New book details astronomers’ hunt for clues to the early universe.
December 3, 2015 -
3 Questions: Sherry Turkle on “Reclaiming Conversation”
MIT professor talks about our need for face-to-face dialogue, in families, classrooms, and workplaces.
November 17, 2015 -
Game for climate adaptation
MIT-led project shows a new method to help communities manage climate risks.
November 5, 2015 -
3Q: Thomas Levenson on the hunt for Vulcan, the missing planet
New book details the scientific search for a planet — before Albert Einstein halted the quest.
November 3, 2015 -
Expecting the unexpected
In new book, MIT professor explains how companies can lessen the shocks of a volatile world.
October 21, 2015 -
Robots and us
Should cars be fully driverless? No, says an MIT engineer and historian.
October 13, 2015 -
World War II in Poland and the Pacific Theater
September 15, 2015