How quickly can a bacterium grow?
Physicist finds that E. coli replicate close to thermodynamic limits of efficiency.
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Two MIT faculty members named Simons Investigators
Senthil Todadri and Piotr Indyk are among 13 mathematicians and scientists selected.
In it for the long run
When Millie Dresselhaus won the prestigious Kavli Award last year, she put her money where her career has been.
Superfluid turbulence through the lens of black holes
Study finds behavior of the turbulent flow of superfluids is opposite that of ordinary fluids.
A new way to trap light
MIT researchers discover a new phenomenon that could lead to new types of lasers and sensors.
Researchers build an all-optical transistor
An optical switch that can be turned on by a single photon could point toward new designs for both classical and quantum computers.
Robert Meservey, pioneering MIT physicist, dies at 92
Buckley Prize winner was member of the Institute community for more than 50 years.
On the hunt for neutrinos
Physicist Joseph Formaggio seeks new ways to detect and measure the elusive particles.
Patrick Lee named co-winner of 2013 Eugene Feenberg Memorial Medal
Award is designated for work demonstrated to have significantly advanced the field of many-body physics.
Edmund Bertschinger appointed as Institute Community and Equity Officer
Physicist has a long track record of leadership on issues of community, equity, inclusion and diversity.
New MITx online physics course combines latest in learning technology with classic videos
MOOC pairs cutting-edge online assessments with legendary lectures and demonstrations by MIT professor Walter Lewin.
Diving into nuclear policy
Whether he’s in a Navy submarine or in Washington, you’ll find MIT senior Cameron McCord at the intersection of nuclear engineering, policy and service.
Composing and consciousness
Dustin Katzin’s friends say he is an Academy Award just waiting to happen.
Stacking 2-D materials produces surprising results
New experiments reveal previously unseen effects, could lead to new kinds of electronics and optical devices.