Anna Frebel is searching the stars for clues to the universe’s origins
MIT astronomer and writer investigates ancient starlight and shares her excitement about the cosmos.
Stamp of approval
MIT’s Mark Vogelsberger and the Illustris project are honored by Germany's postal service with an official stamp.
3Q: Felice Frankel on improving the visual side of science
Photographer’s new book describes ways for researchers to make their images more informative and appealing.
Getting serious about food safety
Deborah Blum’s new book explores the unlikely origins of food and drink regulation in the U.S.
Book explores milestones of astronomical discovery
In “Dispatches from Planet 3,” Marcia Bartusiak illuminates overlooked breakthroughs and the people who made them.
"Shark Tank" meets book publishing
The MIT Press will host a Pitchfest competition at this year's Boston Book Festival.
Seth Mnookin brings bestselling author’s touch to teaching science journalism
Science “pushes me to constantly go out of my comfort zone,” says director of MIT’s science writing program.
Where economics and materials science meet
Postdoc Michele Bustamante wins Congressional Fellowship for her research analyzing supply risks and cost dynamics for key metals in high technology.
Ashley Smart named associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program
Smart, a senior editor at Physics Today, was a 2015-16 Knight Science Journalism Fellow.
Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT announces 2018-19 class of fellows
Ten top journalists from four countries will spend nine months at MIT, designing their own course of study.
Q&A: Seth Mnookin on the fallacy of “both sides” journalism
"We’ve seen too many journalists confuse not taking sides with not calling out liars and frauds," says MIT researcher and author.
Bridging the gap between citizens and scientists
Alumni of the Graduate Program in Science Writing engage the public in critical issues ranging from medical breakthroughs to climate change.
A scientific approach to writing fiction
Megan Miranda '02 graduated from MIT intent on pursuing a career in biotechnology. Instead, she became a New York Times best-selling author.