A sign that aliens could stink
A molecule that’s known for its smelly and poisonous nature on Earth may be a sure-fire sign of extraterrestrial life.
A molecule that’s known for its smelly and poisonous nature on Earth may be a sure-fire sign of extraterrestrial life.
Initiative will support efforts to inform policy with scientific research.
Scientists reveal the genes and proteins controlling the chemical structures underpinning paleoclimate proxies.
EAPS scientists find an alternative explanation for mineral evidence thought to signal the presence of oxygen prior to the Great Oxidation Event.
The Space Exploration Initiative’s latest research flight explores work and play in microgravity.
The Summons Lab compares lipids from Antarctic microbial communities to century-old samples.
Those selected for these positions receive additional support to pursue their research and develop their careers.
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.