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.
Undergrads bring energy education to Ghana
Ghanaian high school students share alternative energy ideas with rural village.
Test kitchen, MIT-style
Students in this year’s product-engineering class serve up food-related innovations.
Minor changes in precipitation may have major impact on groundwater supplies in arid regions
Crops and timing of storms amplify role played by rainwater.
Understanding shape-shifting polymers
MIT analysis should enable easier design for biomedical uses of plastic materials that have a shape memory.
A step toward fusion power
MIT advance could help remove contaminants that slow fusion reactions, and may bring practical fusion power plants a bit closer to reality.
Predicting ocean motions and underwater sounds
MIT research could help ocean science, naval operations and the control and location of underwater vehicles.