Jeanne Guillemin, biological warfare expert and senior advisor at MIT, dies at 76
A sought-after analyst on the use of biological weapons, she was a model of interdisciplinary excellence to all — especially women.
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An algorithm with an eye for visibility helps pilots in Alaska
Real-time visibility estimates are a critical need in remote areas where visual flight is common and automated weather stations are scarce.
Professor Emeritus Ali Argon, pioneer in the mechanics of materials, dies at 89
Longtime MIT professor was a world leader in inelastic deformation and fracture of engineering materials.
Top MIT research stories of 2019
Most popular stories of the year include science breakthroughs, engineering feats, and confirmation of 16th century architectural genius.
Tracking emissions in China
Evaluating a 2014 policy change yields some good news and some concerns.
Chemistry bonds “quirky” researchers in hard-working Surendranath lab
Mangoes, coconuts, and imaginary lizards make using electricity to rearrange chemical bonds fun and exciting.
Scholarships help build an exceptional student body
A record $38 million has been raised for undergraduate financial aid in FY19.
The billion-year belch
Michael Calzadilla and colleagues describe a violent black hole outburst that provides new insight into galaxy cluster evolution.
Bose grants for 2019 reward bold ideas across disciplines
Three innovative research projects in literature, plant epigenetics, and chemical engineering will be supported by Professor Amar G. Bose Research Grants.
MIT Press authors earn coveted “best of” book honors in 2019
The book publisher continues to produce intellectually daring, scholarly work.
Anoushka Bose: Targeting a career in security studies and diplomacy
Nuclear science and engineering and physics met political science to illuminate a new path.
3 Questions: Shola Lawal on human rights and social justice
The Nigerian journalist is the recipient of a prestigious fellowship that provides residencies at MIT, The Boston Globe, and The New York Times.
Differences between deep neural networks and human perception
Stimuli that sound or look like gibberish to humans are indistinguishable from naturalistic stimuli to deep networks.
Hacking into a sustainable energy future
The 2019 MIT EnergyHack presented opportunities for students and companies to collaborate and solve problems facing the energy sector today.
MIT researchers examine cities worldwide for 2019 Seoul Architecture and Urbanism Biennale
Transportation, communication, development, and social interaction are explored through the lens of the urban.