A celebration of women in science and engineering
Symposium highlights the work and accomplishments of women at MIT and beyond.
A new spin on superconductivity?
Scientists produce a crystal that could help unlock the mystery of high-temperature superconductors.
Catching cancer with carbon nanotubes
New device to test blood can spot cancer cells, HIV on the fly
Seeing through the cracks
In the wake of Japan’s largest earthquake, MIT scientists look for geological clues to explain its devastating magnitude
Are you a Martian?
We all could be, scientists say — and an MIT-developed instrument might someday provide the proof
Energy Conference spotlights military's green energy
Student-led event featured assessments of non-fossil energy's future from leaders in industry, defense and research
Re-creating autism, in mice
Mice with a particular gene mutation avoid interacting with other mice and show compulsive, repetitive behavior.
New report details status of women in science and engineering at MIT
Follow-up to previous reports shows improvement, but that still more can be done.
Carbon leakage
New report from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and the Policy of Global Change analyzes the impact of border carbon adjustments.
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.