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Evidence that gamma rhythm stimulation can treat neurological disorders is emerging

Researchers survey a broadening landscape of studies showing what’s known, and what remains to be found, about the therapeutic potential of noninvasive sensory, electrical, or magnetic stimulation of gamma brain rhythms.

January 18, 2024

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This nonprofit is proving that creating good jobs is good business

The Good Jobs Institute, founded by MIT Sloan’s Zeynep Ton, helps companies improve frontline jobs and company performance.

January 12, 2024

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A new way to swiftly eliminate micropollutants from water

MIT chemical engineers create a zwitterionic hydrogel system for single-step water treatment with minimal environmental footprint.

January 9, 2024

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Does “food as medicine” make a big dent in diabetes?

Study of rigorous trial shows mixed results, suggests need to keep examining how nutrition can combat a pervasive disease.

December 27, 2023

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Institute Professor Emeritus Robert Solow, pathbreaking economist, dies at age 99

Nobel-winning scholar changed his field, taught generations of students, and helped make MIT a global leader in economics research.

December 22, 2023

Three people ride a bike outdoors during a fall day at MIT campus with others walking in blurry background.

MIT campus goals in food, water, waste support decarbonization efforts

Series of 2030 quantitative campus impact goals aims to reduce emissions and inform and advance the Institute’s commitment to climate.

December 12, 2023

Miranda McClellan ’18, MEng ’19 awarded 2025 Schwarzman Scholarship

The computer scientist will study global affairs at Tsinghua University in China as part of the 2024-25 class of Schwarzman Scholars.

December 8, 2023

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MIT students build connections with Black and Indigenous Brazilians to investigate culture and the environment

Travel offers students a chance to study how art and cultural activism can impact racial justice and environmental issues.

November 27, 2023

Hundreds of MIT Bootcamps alumni pose in a large atrium, near stairs.

MIT Bootcamps enables aspiring innovators to find solutions that improve the patient experience

Driven by deeply personal experiences, three entrepreneurs find inspiration from MIT to empower patients and change their lives.

November 15, 2023

A schematic of a laser communications terminal onboard the International Space Station transmitting data over laser signals to a smaller satellite at a higher altitude; this satellite then relays the data to Earth.

ILLUMA-T launches to the International Space Station

This laser communications terminal, developed at Lincoln Laboratory, aims to transmit data at high rates from the ISS to ground stations via NASA’s first two-way laser communications relay system.

November 13, 2023

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An e-commerce marketplace to spur growth in Latin America

Pacifiko, founded by Jorge Schippers MBA ’13, is expanding access to affordable products in Latin America, starting with Guatemala and Costa Rica.

November 7, 2023

Robert van der Hilst poses for a photo in front of a blurred new building on the MIT campus.

Robert van der Hilst to step down as head of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

Professor led EAPS for more than a decade, cultivating a focus on Earth systems, planets, climate science, and the origins of life.

November 6, 2023

Megan Black poses for portrait with autumn trees in background.

History from the ground up

Associate Professor Megan Black’s research digs into mining, power, and environmental politics in the US.

November 5, 2023

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Generating opportunities with generative AI

Rama Ramakrishnan helps companies explore the promises and perils of large language models and other transformative AI technologies.

November 2, 2023

Steven Barrett named head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

An expert on the environmental impacts of aviation, Barrett succeeds Daniel Hastings as department head.

October 31, 2023

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