Shining brightly
Vast amounts of solar energy radiate to the Earth constantly, but tapping that energy cost-effectively remains a challenge.
Jaenisch receives Medal of Science at White House ceremony
Among 12 honored by President Barack Obama on Friday.
What can make a dent?
Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Nominations now open for Doherty Professorship in Ocean Utilization
Submission deadline for applicants to the two-year, $25,000 chair is Nov. 16.
Kaiser to lead National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Cell biologist to start new position in spring 2012.
DOW-MIT Access Program shows reality and rewards of graduate school
Weekend of activities introduces undergrads to opportunities in chemical engineering, chemistry and materials science.
Analysis of 29 mammals reveals genomic ‘dark matter’
Genomic comparison offers a new map for charting human disease and biology.
MIT Deshpande Center announces fall 2011 research grants
Eight research teams receive $668,000 to develop new technological innovations
Shutting off inflammation
A new way to curb inflammatory cells could lead to treatments for diseases including atherosclerosis and cancer.
Graphene shows unusual thermoelectric response to light
Finding could lead to new photodetectors or energy-harvesting devices.
In the World: Murmurs of Mayan
MIT undergraduate travels to Mexico in hopes of documenting and preserving ancient linguistic phenomena — and the culture behind them.
World-class research … in the 10th grade
High school students spend a year investigating advanced research topics with MIT faculty.
