Ancient Amazonians intentionally created fertile “dark earth”
The rich soil holds thousands of tons of carbon, sequestered over centuries by indigenous practices, a new study suggests.
The rich soil holds thousands of tons of carbon, sequestered over centuries by indigenous practices, a new study suggests.
The 27 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore the technology’s impact on democracy, education, sustainability, communications, and much more.
MIT assistant professor of physics shares award for understanding the large-scale structure of the universe.
Staff share nano experience — and ice cream — with their families.
Brad Pentelute and his lab compel the anthrax delivery system to deliver antibody and peptide variants into cells to treat cancer.
In a simple game that humans typically ace, mice learn the winning strategy, too, but refuse to commit to it, new research shows.
The findings could help doctors identify cancer patients who would benefit the most from drugs called checkpoint blockade inhibitors.
In a first, researchers have observed how lithium ions flow through a battery interface, which could help engineers optimize the material’s design.
A potential new Alzheimer’s drug represses the harmful inflammatory response of the brain’s immune cells, reducing disease pathology, preserving neurons, and improving cognition in preclinical tests.
MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center will receive DoE support to improve access to fusion data and increase workforce diversity.
Through the PKG Public Service Center’s social impact internships, MIT students leverage their analytical, technical, and creative problem-solving skills for public good.
The MIT-led Cosmic Explorer project aims to detect gravitational waves from the earliest universe.
The frosty gas giant was discovered in a system that also hosts a warm Jupiter.
After a summer of weather extremes, where does the world stand in its goal to stem rising temps?
“Natural collaborator and advocate for students” will oversee the educational experience of the Institute’s 7,000 graduate students.