When did human language emerge?
A new analysis suggests our language capacity existed at least 135,000 years ago, with language used widely perhaps 35,000 years after that.
A new analysis suggests our language capacity existed at least 135,000 years ago, with language used widely perhaps 35,000 years after that.
MIT students travel to the Amazon, working with locals to address the plastics sustainability crisis.
MIT professors Paloma Duong, Frank Schilbach, and Justin Steil are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.
The Institute also ranks second in seven subject areas.
Conference at MIT brings together scientific experts and communicators to discuss the path toward a more informed, science-supportive public.
MIT undergraduates broaden their perspectives and prospects through political science.
Philosopher Kevin Dorst’s work examines how we apply rational thought to everyday life.
Worldwide honors for 2025 span disciplines across three schools.
Markey Freudenburg-Puricelli, Abigail Schipper ’24, and Rachel Zhang ’21 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the U.K.
Annual award honors early-career researchers for creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments.
For the past decade, the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab has strengthened MIT faculty efforts in water and food research and innovation.
The new initiative will allow selected faculty to focus on their research, build community, and pursue mentorship opportunities.
Students in a unique MIT course taught by research scientist, DJ, and game designer Philip Tan explore DJ’ing and tech culture with a hands-on approach.
Professors Maria Yang and Kenneth Oye are honored as “Committed to Caring” for their mentorship of graduate students.