Publication Date: March 18, 2010 The Communications Forum presents an ongoing series of forums on media and civic responsibility that continues in spring 2010 and beyond. More information on this event Share this news article on: X Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Print
Unlocking the secrets of natural materials Professor Benedetto Marelli develops silk-based technologies with uses “from lab to fork,” including helping crops grow and preserving perishable foods. Read full story →
Explained: The sugar coating of life Researchers are working to advance the field of glycoscience, illuminating the essential role of carbohydrates for human health and disease. Read full story →
3 Questions: Wiebke Denecke on a landmark project for Chinese literature The Hsu-Tang Library of Classical Chinese Literature brings six centuries of classic texts to the world, in bilingual editions. Read full story →
Burchard Scholars gather to network, connect, and learn The Burchard Scholars dinner series helps create conversations between academic disciplines. Read full story →
A mineral produced by plate tectonics has a global cooling effect, study finds An accordion-textured clay called smectite efficiently traps organic carbon and could help buffer global warming over millions of years. Read full story →
High school students gain skills by working on digital learning materials MIT Digital Learning Lab and Empowr pilot a new internship program. Read full story →
