Topic
China
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Using gene editing, neuroscientists develop a new model for autism
By introducing a gene variant associated with autism into monkeys, researchers hope to study treatment options for severe neurodevelopmental disorders.
June 12, 2019 -
Scientists discover the source of new CFC emissions
Despite global phase-out, the ozone-depleting chemical is still in production in eastern China.
May 23, 2019 -
The (evolving) art of war
In new book, political scientist Taylor Fravel uncovers the modern history of Chinese military strategy.
May 8, 2019 -
Commerce and coercion
When responding to disputes with foreign powers, China does not speak with one voice, political science doctoral candidate Kacie Miura finds.
March 29, 2019 -
Study evaluates China’s progress in establishing accounting measures to reinforce its Paris pledge
Firms learn from experience in the measurement, reporting, and verification of carbon emissions under China’s emissions trading systems.
February 1, 2019 -
In China, a link between happiness and air quality
Moods expressed on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse, study finds.
January 21, 2019 -
Zhengzhou: China's living laboratory for urbanization
A new MIT program in the planned Chinese city offers opportunities for observation and collaboration.
December 6, 2018 -
Two from MIT named Schwarzman Scholars for 2020
Pablo Ducru and Michael Shum ’17, MEng ’18 will study at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
December 3, 2018 -
MIT hosts China Summit, additional gatherings in Beijing
MIT faculty, leadership, alumni, and Corporation members engage with old and new friends of the Institute.
November 23, 2018 -
MIT Press launches Ai Weiwei's autobiography in photographs
Lively program with the author celebrates the release of “Ai Weiwei: Beijing Photographs, 1993 – 2003” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
November 21, 2018 -
MIT STEAM Camp in Hong Kong blends mind and hand for middle school students
MIT's pK-12 Action Group collaborates with the Chinese International School to bring faculty, staff, and students together for hands-on learning.
October 3, 2018 -
An extinction without warning
Study finds end-Permian extinction, which wiped out most of Earth’s species, was instantaneous in geological time.
September 18, 2018 -
3 Questions: Richard Lester on the MIT China Summit
Conference will explore possibilities for MIT-China collaboration in applying science and technology to help solve great global challenges.
September 18, 2018 -
President Reif urges “farsighted national strategy” to address China competition
New York Times op-ed by MIT president says a national focus on innovation and research is more effective than only playing defense on trade practices.
August 8, 2018 -
China could face deadly heat waves due to climate change
One of the world’s most densely populated regions may push the boundaries of habitability by the end of this century, study finds.
July 31, 2018 -
3Q: Barry Posen on the NATO Summit and state of the alliance
National security expert discusses US defense spending and considers whether the NATO alliance should remain a US priority.
July 20, 2018 -
The city is her lab
Siqi Zheng studies the economics of China’s urban explosion.
July 3, 2018 -
MIT and SUSTech announce Centers for Mechanical Engineering Research and Education at MIT and SUSTech
Two centers located in Shenzhen, China, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, will facilitate collaborative research opportunities.
June 19, 2018 -
Checking China’s pollution, by satellite
Study finds reduction in sulfur emissions from power plants.
June 18, 2018 -
CSAIL launches new five-year collaboration with iFlyTek
Lab will work with Chinese company on research in artificial intelligence, language processing, and human-computer interaction.
June 15, 2018