Portuguese delegation led by Minister Manuel Heitor visits MIT
Portugal prepares a new decade of international partnerships in science and research.
Bridging the divide with technology
Three from the Plasma Science and Fusion Center spend time with the Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow.
Next-generation optogenetic molecules control single neurons
Focused laser beam could help scientists map connections among neurons that underlie behavior.
Visiting Professor Anita Hill leads conversations about Title IX
Attorney, author, and civil-rights advocate moderates The Gender/Race Imperative, a series of talks at MIT about equality in education.
Remembering Christine Moulen, library systems manager at the MIT Libraries
Alumna leaves legacy of kindness and passionate dedication to her work and her communities.
Synthetic circuits can harvest light energy
Novel structures made with DNA scaffolds could be used to create solar-powered materials.
CRISPR-carrying nanoparticles edit the genome
New delivery system developed by MIT team deletes disease-causing genes and reduces cholesterol.
MIT to construct new, cutting-edge Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel
Largest, most advanced U.S. academic tunnel will replace 79-year-old facility; Boeing is project’s lead donor with philanthropic commitment.
How to build better silk
Reconstituted silk can be several times stronger than the natural fiber and made in different forms.
No more blackouts?
New framework guarantees stability of microgrids that supply local power in developing countries.
Sensors applied to plant leaves warn of water shortage
Electronic circuits reveal when a plant begins to experience drought conditions.
A new way to mix oil and water
Condensation-based method developed at MIT could create stable nanoscale emulsions.
Researchers develop flexible, stretchable photonic devices
Light-based devices could be used as biomedical sensors or as flexible connectors for electronics.
Summit discusses impact of machines on jobs, productivity, and the global economy
Two-day “AI and the Future of Work” summit at MIT focused on the artificial intelligence revolution and the workplace.