Mapping Venus
New analysis supports theory that Venus’ surface evolved through extreme makeover, not plate tectonics
Explained: Climate sensitivity
If we double the Earth’s greenhouse gases, how much will the temperature change? That’s what this number tells you.
Bacteria divide like clockwork
MIT researchers show how circadian rhythms in bacteria control their rate of reproduction.
McGovern Institute for Brain Research launches new web site
Redesign comes as institute nears its 10th anniversary
Weather in a Tank
A curriculum built around a rotating-tank experiment could improve weather and climate education
Explained: Regression analysis
Sure, it’s a ubiquitous tool of scientific research, but what exactly is a regression, and what is its use?
Wind resistance
MIT analysis suggests generating electricity from large-scale wind farms could influence climate — and not necessarily in the desired way.
Explained: Radiative forcing
When there’s more energy radiating down on the planet than there is radiating back out to space, something’s going to have to heat up
Hurricanes’ effects on ocean temperature revisited
Mixing of ocean layers by tropical cyclones may have less effect on climate than previously thought, new research reveals.
Ecological balancing act
Phytoplankton diversity depends on balance between competition and the ocean’s physical dynamics, new research suggests
New technique offers a more detailed view of brain activity
‘Cleverly designed' MRI sensors detect dopamine, offering a high-resolution look at what’s happening inside the brain.