Looks like a winner
MIT political scientists demonstrate how much candidate appearances affect election outcomes, globally.
Broadband picture may not be so bleak
A new study disputes the claim that Internet data rates in the U.S. are only half as high as advertised; study’s authors call for better data.
Measure for Measure
What makes scientists productive? To find out, economists with MIT links are researching the researchers.
Local competition inspires creative use of public-private space
Atlantic Ave. installations prove community value of pedestrian-friendly elements.
Haiti’s plight
MIT anthropologist Erica James examines the psychological damage inflicted on the island nation’s inhabitants.
Emeritus: Sound reasoning
MIT emeritus linguist Morris Halle sees his influence live on — and take some unexpected directions
Sally Haslanger receives two major awards in philosophy
Carus Lecturer for 2011 and Distinguished Woman Philosopher of 2010
3 Questions: Jim Walsh on the Korean standoff
An MIT international security expert discusses the escalating tensions between North Korea and South Korea, and the possibility of repairing relations.