2023 Global Change Outlook from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change quantifies benefits of policies that cap global warming at 1.5 C.
The molecules, known as acenes, could be useful as organic light-emitting diodes or solar cells, among other possible applications.
A new study finds that microglia with mutant TREM2 protein reduce brain circuit connections, promote inflammation, and contribute to Alzheimer’s pathology in other ways.
Researchers are working to advance the field of glycoscience, illuminating the essential role of carbohydrates for human health and disease.
An accordion-textured clay called smectite efficiently traps organic carbon and could help buffer global warming over millions of years.
MIT Digital Learning Lab and Empowr pilot a new internship program.
Cosmologist and MLK Scholar Morgane König uses gravitational waves to study the universe’s origins, inflation, and present trajectory.
The neuroscientist is recognized for her ongoing work to understand molecular and cellular mechanisms that enable the brain to adapt to experience.
Using fluorescent labels that switch on and off, MIT engineers can study how molecules in a cell interact to control the cell’s behavior.
The Nano Summit highlights nanoscale research across multiple disciplines at MIT.
Atomic physicist recognized for working to create and study exciting types of quantum matter; two MIT alumni also named.
By analyzing bacterial data, researchers have discovered thousands of rare new CRISPR systems that have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics, and more.
Jörn Dunkel and Surya Ganguli ’98, MNG ’98 receive Science Polymath awards; Josh Tenenbaum is named AI2050 Senior Fellow.
Award recognizes professor's synaptic plasticity research, its translation to potential amblyopia and autism treatments, and his career of mentorship.
MIT researchers who share their data recognized at second annual awards celebration.