A small, modular, efficient fusion plant
New design could finally help to bring the long-sought power source closer to reality.
How chronic inflammation can lead to cancer
Researchers discover how the immune system can create cancerous DNA mutations when fighting off infection.
MIT chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society inducts 80 new members
Seniors combine the very best of humanities and science scholarship.
John Belcher receives prestigious Oersted Medal
MIT professor of physics honored with the highest teaching award in the American physics community.
Mending a broken heart
Laurie Boyer’s work might one day lead to cures for heart defects and disease.
How language gives your brain a break
Study: In dozens of languages, words that work together stay together.
An ally for the understudied Y chromosome
Graduate student Alexander Godfrey tackles a chromosome that half the world has — yet few understand.
Identifying a key growth factor in cell proliferation
Researchers discover that aspartate is a limiter of cell proliferation.
New Horizons data hint at underground ocean
Ice flows and water ice mountains spied by NASA spacecraft support the idea that an interior ocean may be driving geologic activity on Pluto.
Colette Heald awarded AGU James Macelwane Medal
Professor in civil and environmental engineering and earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences will be honored at an awards ceremony in December.
Stalagmites pinpoint drying of American West
Research suggests western U.S. deserts were relatively wet up until 8,200 years ago.
