Professor Emeritus Roman Jackiw, “giant of theoretical physics,” dies at 83
Over more than 50 years at MIT, he made fundamental contributions to quantum field theory and discovered topological and geometric phenomena.
Over more than 50 years at MIT, he made fundamental contributions to quantum field theory and discovered topological and geometric phenomena.
After the James Webb Space Telescope’s first year in service, astronomers are awash in new observations that illuminate the oldest stars and galaxies.
Recipients Luis Antonio Benítez, Carolina Cuesta-Lazaro, and Fernando Romero López receive support for their scientific research.
Physicist Daniel Harlow explores an alternate quantum reality in search of fundamental truths to our physical universe.
Undergraduate research helped feed physics and EECS major Thomas Bergamaschi’s post-MIT interest in tackling challenges.
Astronomers discover the last three planets the Kepler telescope observed before going dark.
The next run will be the most sensitive search yet for gravitational waves.
Longtime MIT faculty member led investigations into cosmic-ray physics and gamma-ray and X-ray astronomy.
Seven staff members honored for their dedication to the School of Science and to the Institute.
The fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
Since his first encounter with a research telescope, the astrophysics professor hasn't slowed in his quest to understand the behavior of galaxies.
Earth will meet a similar fate in 5 billion years.
Ahead of the Institute’s presidential inauguration, panelists describe advances in their research and how these discoveries are being deployed to benefit the public.
The event was spotted in infrared data — also a first — suggesting further searches in this band could turn up more such bursts.
The observations will help astronomers pin down the physics of the plasma around black holes.