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Laboratory for Nuclear Science
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Bridging the science-policy divide
For MIT senior Talia Weiss, physics and theater have provided a springboard for new interests in political science.
October 17, 2017 -
First open-access data from large collider confirm subatomic particle patterns
CERN Open Data Portal results reveal predictable patterns from colliding high-energy protons.
September 29, 2017 -
Particle hunter
Now that the Higgs boson has come to light, Markus Klute is looking at physics beyond the Standard Model.
July 21, 2017 -
School of Science professors granted tenure
Seven award-winning faculty members represent the departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
June 28, 2017 -
Arthur Kerman, professor emeritus of physics, dies at 88
Former Laboratory for Nuclear Science and Center for Theoretical Physics director made important contributions to the study of nuclear structure and reactions.
June 2, 2017 -
Tracy Slatyer wins Future of Science Award
May 18, 2017 -
Kevin Zhou: Seeking new stories about the physical world
MIT senior will pursue theoretical physics studies as a Marshall Scholar.
April 20, 2017 -
OLYMPUS experiment sheds light on structure of protons
Seven-year study indicates two photons, not one, are exchanged in electron-proton interactions.
March 3, 2017 -
From football to physics
Zachary Hulcher, Marshall Scholar and offensive lineman, will study high-energy physics in the U.K.
February 27, 2017 -
Stars align in test supporting “spooky action at a distance”
Physicists address loophole in tests of Bell’s inequality, using 600-year-old starlight.
February 6, 2017 -
Four MIT students named 2017 Marshall Scholars
Matthew Cavuto, Zachary Hulcher, Kevin Zhou, and Daniel Zuo will pursue two years of study in the U.K.
November 28, 2016 -
Brian Henderson: Experimenting with physics and policy
Nuclear Science and Engineering Stanton Fellow Brian Henderson brings his physics experience to bear on nuclear weapons disarmament policies.
November 21, 2016 -
Team simulates a magnetar to seek dark matter particle
Detecting “axion” particles may solve longstanding problem in particle physics.
October 7, 2016 -
Kerson Huang, professor emeritus of physics, dies at 88
Theoretical physicist was also known for his translations of Chinese texts.
September 9, 2016 -
MIT scientists find weird quantum effects, even over hundreds of miles
Neutrinos traveling 450 miles have no individual identities, according to MIT analysis.
July 19, 2016 -
Improved threat-detection
Scanners more rapidly and accurately identify radioactive materials at U.S. borders, events.
June 22, 2016 -
School of Science honors staff with 2016 Infinite Mile Awards
March 28, 2016 -
The Central Machine Shop builds parts that make MIT research work
A secret to the success of many projects at MIT, the Central Machine Shop helps students, faculty, and staff build just about anything that can be machined.
February 22, 2016 -
School of Science honors research staff with 2016 Infinite Kilometer Awards
January 4, 2016 -
Pappalardo Fellow Or Hen wins Israel Physical Society graduate research prize
First time prize is awarded in experimental nuclear physics.
December 28, 2015