An unexpected twist in cancer metabolism
A cancer-cell quirk could be exploited to develop new drugs that starve tumors.
Nuclear-fuel report challenges key assumptions
MIT study finds no shortage of uranium for nuclear energy for decades, but more research is needed to develop improved fuel-cycle options.
Hockfield says research universities must help cultivate science, math teachers
At a Brookings Institution event, the MIT president warns U.S. STEM-education gap to have ‘disastrous consequences’ on nation.
Galileo revisited: How ribbons roll
In a twist on a classic experiment, MIT researchers discover how flexible cylinders behave when rolling down a slope.
More hurricanes in greener seas?
Research suggests ocean color is linked to formation, movement of tropical cyclones
Gates named MLK Visiting Professor in Physics
Supersymmetry pioneer will conduct research this year at MIT’s Center for Theoretical Physics.
NASA and MIT inspire girls’ interest in science and engineering
MIT Edgerton Center takes on NASA’s Summer of Innovation with 5 summer programs. Learn more about one of them.
Toward greener chemistry
Breaking up phosphorus with ultraviolet light may offer a safer, simpler way to build many industrial and household chemicals.
From sponges, a potential cancer drug
MIT chemists have synthesized a family of natural compounds that have shown promise in killing tumor cells.
MIT researchers among Technology Review’s annual list of the world’s top young innovators
‘TR35’ to be honored at Technology Review’s EmTech@MIT conference next month.
A hop, skip and a jump on the moon — and beyond
Team envisions robotic spacecraft that can explore hard-to-reach areas on the moon and other planetary bodies by hopping.
Explained: Quantitative easing
An unconventional financial tool is getting more attention as the Fed tries to jump-start the U.S. economy