MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers receive NASA award
Honored for their role in the Near Earth Object Observation Program
Young scientists and babies: White House policy begins with alumna request
A new White House initiative to provide workplace flexibility to young scientists — starting with the National Science Foundation — has MIT fingerprints all over it.
On thin ice
The most recent global climate report fails to capture the reality of the changing Arctic seascape, according to MIT researchers.
The tallest tree in the land
New model predicts maximum tree height across the United States; gives information about forest density, carbon storage.
3 Questions: Richard Binzel on near-Earth asteroids
'2011 MD,' found by a Lincoln Lab team, will pass close to the planet on Monday.
Wind, war and weathermen
How a Swedish bon vivant let MIT introduce modern meteorology to America — just in time to help the Allies win World War II.
Explained: Measuring earthquakes
How do scientists measure jolts such as the recent disaster in Japan? Hint: They don’t use the Richter scale.
Exploring exploration
From deep space to deep sea, two-day symposium examined MIT’s impacts and innovations.