Breaking bottlenecks
A new algorithm enables much faster dissemination of information through self-organizing networks with a few scattered choke points.
Hockfield discusses science, innovation and MIT150 on NPR
On eve of the Institute's anniversary, MIT president talks with On Point's Tom Ashbrook
Text-based video navigation
An innovative interface that allows viewers to skip through video by clicking on the associated transcript is a highlight of the MIT150 site.
Graphene electrodes for organic solar cells
Researchers identify technique that could make a new kind of solar photovoltaic panel practical.
Coming soon: The MIT Global Challenge
For 10 years, student innovators have helped underserved communities through the IDEAS Competition. Soon, the global MIT community can join the effort.
Crawley wins National Academy of Engineering’s Gordon Prize
$500,000 award recognizes his profound contributions to worldwide engineering education.
The power of ‘convergence’
In white paper, MIT scientists discuss potential for revolutionary advances in biomedicine and other fields.
A new approach to bladder-disease treatment
Implanted device can release slow, steady dose of medicine over extended period, removing the need for repeated procedures.
Frost-free planes: back to the drawing board
Research from MIT and GE demonstrates that a proposed passive solution for preventing ice on wings won’t work — but suggests an alternative.
Scientists decipher 3-billion-year-old genomic fossils
Analysis of modern-day genomes finds evidence for ancient environmental change and a massive expansion in genetic diversity.
Emeritus: John Heywood
He literally wrote the book on the internal combustion engine — and says rumors of its death are greatly exaggerated.
The code for survival
Cells fight stress by reprogramming a system of RNA modifications, researchers find.