How human language could have evolved from birdsong
Linguistics and biology researchers propose a new theory on the deep roots of human speech.
Robert Bishop, MIT economist and dean, dies at age 96
A member of the MIT community for seven decades, he was a scholar of microeconomic theory, an innovative teacher, and a dean who helped expand the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
When opportunity meets preparation
Political science PhD student Laura Chirot examines industrial policy in late developing countries.
What’s the cost and financial value of college?
At MIT, experts say evidence shows the payoff from college education remains high.
Music and Theater Arts celebrates the 50th anniversary of Jazz at MIT
Chick Corea composing a work for the MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble.
3 Questions: Charles Stewart ranks the voting systems in the 50 states
A new Pew Center project, spurred by MIT research, studies how well states run their elections.
Music lecturer honored by local jazz community
Prominent musicians, city officials recognize Mark Harvey for his major contributions to the Boston-Cambridge jazz scene.
Duflo, Lander, Lewin to lead spring-semester MITx courses
EdX takes stock of last semester’s MITx courses; data will be used to improve education online and in the classroom.
Why some immigrants get citizenship
Study: Country of origin a 'massive disadvantage' for some immigrants, regardless of qualifications.
Why are Japanese cartoons a global hit?
MIT scholar’s new book heralds ‘creative collaboration’ with the masses as the key to anime’s worldwide popularity.
Preserving culture
MIT historian Lerna Ekmekcioglu explores how women preserve Armenian cultural identity.
Hard times in Chicago
MIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.
The high value of water
Study: People willing to pay more for running water report much higher levels of happiness when they have it.