Researchers identify zebra-like stripes of plasma in a patch of space
The structure may help scientists identify radiation-remediation strategies in space.
Department
Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Q&A: Catching Pluto’s shadow
MIT scientists assist as a NASA mission chases Pluto’s shadow to catch details of its atmosphere.
Small thunderstorms may add up to massive cyclones on Saturn
New model may predict cyclone activity on other planets.
Celebrating the Peter H. Stone and Paola Malanotte Stone Professorship
Faculty, administrators, and guests gather to mark the endowment of a new professorship in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences.
A check on runaway lake drainage
Draining lakes are unlikely to increase the Greenland ice sheet’s contribution to sea-level rise.
Remote observing now in progress
After two years of work, MIT's Wallace Observatory team has "perfected" the ability to control its fleet of smaller telescopes remotely and automatically.
Uncovering diversity in an invisible ocean world
New research indicates marine plankton are not only more diverse than previously thought, but also profoundly affected by their environment.
Tracing the evolution of a landscape
Geologist Taylor Perron explores river networks on Earth and beyond.
India drift
MIT researchers explain mystery of India’s rapid move toward Eurasia 80 million years ago.
National Academy of Sciences elects four MIT professors
Bowring, Mrowka, Poterba, and Seager named for “distinguished” research.
Podcast: What's the science behind climate change?
MIT faculty members discuss the history and science behind Earth’s warming climate, and whether anything can be done to mitigate a rising global temperature.
A model year for climate change
Climate expert Jochem Marotzke tackles the discrepancy between climate models and real-world observations in the 15th annual Henry W. Kendall Memorial Lecture.
Jochem Marotzke to speak on what the warming “hiatus” means for climate change
Director of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology will deliver the 15th annual Henry W. Kendall Lecture.