Sen. Scott Brown visits MIT
The Massachusetts Republican says the kind of work done at MIT 'can get our economy going.'
Video: Innovation’s impact on economic growth
Newest segment from the MIT150's 'Elemental MIT' series focuses on topics highlighted in Tuesday's State of the Union address.
The power of ‘convergence’
In white paper, MIT scientists discuss potential for revolutionary advances in biomedicine and other fields.
Request for proposals: Sanofi-aventis Biomedical Innovation Award (SABIP) Program
MIT researchers must apply by Jan. 6
MIT strengthens its ties to Greater China
The Institute has embarked on a major, long-term effort to promote intellectual and technological exchange.
Astronomers detect first carbon-rich exoplanet
Discovery opens door to new class of exoplanets, including rocky planets rich in diamond and graphite.
Timing is everything for cancer protein p53
Biologists find that restoring the gene for p53 can slow the spread of advanced lung tumors, but doesn’t help early-stage cancers.
Heading off trauma
Study suggests adding a face shield to military helmets would help more soldiers avoid blast-induced brain injuries.
MIT receives $1 million to support undergraduate research
Amgen Foundation's four-year grant will support 100 undergraduates' work.
The surprising physics of cats’ drinking
A new study reveals that even the way cats lap up liquid displays the perfect balance for which they’re known.
Brain control
Ed Boyden is learning how to alter behavior by using light to turn neurons on and off.
MIT-Germany Seed Fund launched
Will offer research-initiation grants to faculty at MIT and in Germany.
Social Studies
In MIT's Human Dynamics Lab, Sandy Pentland PhD '82 uses cell phones and wearable sensors to research nonverbal signals, information flow, and the value of face-to-face conversation.
Gail Kendall’s gift transforms historic lab
The Rohsenow Kendall Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory completes a total renovation