Frank Press, MIT geophysicist and U.S. science adviser, dies at 95
An advocate of international scientific cooperation, Press served as an MIT department head and lifetime MIT Corporation member.
An advocate of international scientific cooperation, Press served as an MIT department head and lifetime MIT Corporation member.
Plate tectonics and mantle plumes set the lifespan of volcanic islands like Hawaii and the Galapagos.
Findings suggest the moon’s magnetic field was produced by the fallout of a crystallizing iron core.
A molecule that’s known for its smelly and poisonous nature on Earth may be a sure-fire sign of extraterrestrial life.
Scientists reveal the genes and proteins controlling the chemical structures underpinning paleoclimate proxies.
The Summons Lab compares lipids from Antarctic microbial communities to century-old samples.
Study finds even the tallest ice cliffs should support their own weight rather than collapsing catastrophically.
$60 million upgrade will add 12,000 square feet for meetings, classrooms, and study spaces.
Graduate student Maya Stokes, a geomorphology expert and ultimate frisbee coach, shows her passion for teaching in the field and on the field.
Improved air quality in China could prevent nearly 2,000 premature deaths in the U.S.
Carbon dioxide emissions may trigger a reflex in the carbon cycle, with devastating consequences, study finds.
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association recognizes innovation and leadership in science and technology.
Study shows minerals sequester carbon for thousands of years, which may explain oxygen’s abundance in the atmosphere.
A theoretical meteorology pioneer, Phillips showed that numerical models could predict weather and developed the first general circulation model of Earth’s climate.
Region dominates the transfer of heat from the equator to the poles in both hemispheres, challenging the "great conveyor belt" model.