Four professors named 2013 MacVicar Fellows
Griffith, Miller, Schulz and Teng awarded the Institute’s highest undergraduate teaching honor.
Predicted state of atomic collapse seen for first time
Researchers observe a basic quantum-mechanical phenomenon theorized decades ago by pioneers of atomic theory.
Breaking down the Parkinson’s pathway
New study is first to analyze how affected brain cells respond during different behavioral tasks.
Boyden to share prestigious brain prize
Ed Boyden honored for his work on optogenetics; will share 1 million Euro prize with five other researchers.
3 Questions: MIT biologist on new resveratrol study
Link between the compound found in red wine and anti-aging protein offers support for drug efforts, Leonard Guarente says.
Mapping the early history of the moon
In 41st annual Killian Lecture, Maria Zuber describes looking deep into the moon’s interior to chart its early history.
MIT researchers develop solar-to-fuel roadmap for crystalline silicon
New analysis points the way to optimizing efficiency of an integrated system for harvesting sunlight to make storable fuel.
How the brain loses and regains consciousness
Study reveals brain patterns produced by a general anesthesia drug; work could help doctors better monitor patients.
MIT’s Ernest J. Moniz nominated Secretary of Energy
President Obama’s pick is head of the MIT Energy Initiative and a former undersecretary of energy.
Temkin named IEEE Plasma Science and Applications Award winner
Richard J. Temkin cited for contributions to the field of high power gyrotrons and their applications
Short algorithm, long-range consequences
A new technique for solving ‘graph Laplacians’ is drastically simpler than its predecessors, with implications for a huge range of practical problems.
Zuber addresses potential impact of federal sequestration on MIT research
In a letter to principal investigators and researchers, MIT's vice president for research outlines the possible impact here.