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.
New hope for terahertz
A laser that generates terahertz rays — which can detect explosives — operates at higher temperatures than some thought possible.
Student design takes flight
MIT students build an unmanned aircraft for MIT Lincoln Laboratory research
Kristala Prather honored for excellence in teaching
Selected to receive the School of Engineering’s Junior Bose Award.
Suresh discusses the role of engineering in the study of infectious disease
In public lecture at MIT, former dean describes progress in understanding malaria.
MIT strengthens its ties to Greater China
The Institute has embarked on a major, long-term effort to promote intellectual and technological exchange.
Collective memory
An MIT project provides a way to preserve information in constantly changing networks, without resorting to a shared server.