Scientists identify brain circuit that drives pleasure-inducing behavior
Surprisingly, the neurons are located in a brain region thought to be linked with fear.
Lorraine Wong awarded 2017 MIT Collier Medal
MIT senior in brain and cognitive sciences and women's and gender studies honored for community work supporting mental health and women in STEM.
Scene at MIT: Ellen Swallow Richards leads the Woman's Laboratory
A trailblazing industrial and environmental chemist, Ellen Swallow Richards was MIT’s first female graduate and first female instructor.
At Hollywood studios in Los Angeles, a celebration of MIT’s ingenuity and drive
Mexico City and Washington are upcoming host cities for the Better World tour.
Climate change to worsen drought, diminish corn yields in Africa
Over the next century, southern Africa will see widespread decreases in maize production.
Featured video: #AskMIT — Using your full brain
Kids ask tough questions; MIT students, staff, and faculty answer. This episode of "#AskMIT" describes how much of our brains we really use.
Mapping the effects of crystal defects
Study sheds light on interactions that change the way heat and electricity move through microchips.
Scientists identify a black hole choking on stardust
Data suggest black holes swallow stellar debris in bursts.
Media Lab sets sights on space
MIT Media Lab event, Beyond the Cradle, launches a new initiative to explore the final frontier.
Three professors named 2017 MacVicar Fellows
Hare, Hughes, and Yang receive the Institute’s highest undergraduate teaching award.
Scientists make microscopes from droplets
With chemistry and light, researchers can tune the focus of tiny beads of liquid.
Toward “valleytronic” devices for data storage or computer logic systems
Researchers have discovered a new way to tune electronic energy levels in some 2-D materials.
Top high school researchers from across the nation meet at MIT
Talented high school researchers attending the annual AAAS/AJAS conference in Boston meet with MIT faculty.
MIT rates No. 1 in 12 subjects in 2017 QS World University Rankings
MIT ranked within the top 5 for 19 of 46 subject areas.
Electrons go superballistic
Newly discovered phenomenon accelerates electrons as they enter a viscous state.