Catching cancer with carbon nanotubes
New device to test blood can spot cancer cells, HIV on the fly
Seeing below the surface
Engineers devise a new way to inspect advanced materials used to build airplanes
In vivo systems biology
Using computer models, systems biologists can predict complicated behavior of cells in living animals
MIT and the government of Malaysia sign long-term agreement
MIT and Malaysia to create world-leading supply chain and logistics center
New report details status of women in science and engineering at MIT
Follow-up to previous reports shows improvement, but that still more can be done.
Dueling algorithms
If software companies design their algorithms with the sole intention of outperforming each other, the customer can be the loser.
The past, present and future of cancer
Researchers gather to discuss the state of their field and the potential for new treatments.
The nuclear crisis and Japan’s government
At MIT forum, experts analyze the country's response to the crisis, and give first-hand account of what it was like in Tokyo as the earthquake hit.
Improv game puts the role-playing back in RPG
“Improviso” develops AI research by asking players to take on actual roles.
Researchers say ocean currents cause microbes to filter light
The same phenomenon occurs in the ocean, in a flask and in the art of Paul Matisse.
What we know, and don't know, about Japan's reactors
Panel of MIT nuclear engineers aims for clarity about the state of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
The big picture on energy loss
MIT system, tested in Cambridge, gives comprehensive view of energy inefficiency across large areas.
Engineering, management programs excel in graduate rankings
MIT leads the way in several disciplines in U.S. News and World Report's annual list