The writing on the wall
Did humans speak through cave art? New paper links ancient drawings and language’s origins.
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Ouch: Study reveals financial pain after hospitalization
Serious medical problems reduce earnings, hurt employment, and increase debt.
Violist Marcus Thompson to perform in 2017-18 MIT Sounding series
Faculty recital by Institute Professor is a chance to reflect on progress, both personal and political.
Undergrads gain experience in energy sector with MITEI member companies
MISTI places MIT students in energy-focused internships abroad.
Reality check in the factory
MIT professor’s new book shows how labor laws actually get enforced, globally.
Michael Collins: “I could have been the last person to walk on the moon”
Apollo 11 astronaut speaks at MIT about his experiences leading up to the first moon landing.
MIT presents new music series: MIT Sounding
New concert series will feature world premieres, reconstructed classics, and Grammy Award-winning musicians.
3 Questions: Calestous Juma on African development
MIT event spotlights new approaches to economic growth on the continent.
The history man
Nuclear security expert Francis Gavin brings a historical approach to the study of international politics.
Study: Contrary to image, city politicians do adapt to voters
Urban politicians in the U.S. are responsive to voters’ views, regardless of the form of government.
How to make factory conditions better
After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe.
Hard times in Chicago
MIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.