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MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape. Read full story →
Boleslaw Wyslouch steps down as director of Laboratory for Nuclear Science Wyslouch remains the director of the Bates Research and Engineering Center and will continue research on heavy ion collisions. Read full story →
How urban design leads to better wellness An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health. Read full story →
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home. Read full story →
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension. Read full story →
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry. Read full story →
