The past, present and future of cancer
Researchers gather to discuss the state of their field and the potential for new treatments.
MIT Professor Lewin named award recipient by the OCW Consortium
Recognized with other leaders of the global OpenCourseWare movement.
Keeping an eye on H1N1
MIT scientists identify a mutation that could allow the flu virus to spread much more easily.
David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research feted
MIT celebrates the official opening of the institute's new building.
Going with the flow
New 3-D microfluidic system offers greater control over production of drug-delivering nanoparticles.
Exploiting cancer cells' weaknesses
Team identifies potential drugs that enhance stress caused by too many chromosomes.
EAPS, physics professor James Elliot dies at 67
Led team that discovered the rings of Uranus in 1977.
Reading Earth’s magnetic history
New tool allows unprecedented accuracy in dating of some seafloor rocks, with potential to help climate analysis.
Dow announces multiyear collaboration with MIT for innovative educational outreach
Five-year, $2 million commitment will help develop and support careers of underrepresented minorities and women.
When the butterfly effect took flight
Half a century ago, Edward Lorenz SM '43, ScD '48, overthrew the idea of the clockwork universe with his ground-breaking research on chaos. Now MIT professors are working to establish a climate research center in his name.
Parts of brain can switch functions
In people born blind, brain regions that usually process vision can tackle language.
CEHS poster session highlights graduate, postdoctoral work
More than 60 posters featured at annual Center for Environmental Health Sciences event.
James Simons on mathematics, common sense and good luck: my life and careers
Presented by School of Science Dean's Colloquium.