Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT announces 2019-20 fellowship class
Ten top journalists from seven countries will spend an academic year studying at MIT.
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Scaling solutions for the developing world
In MIT D-Lab class 2.729 (Design for Scale), MIT students devise ways to manufacture products to reach as many people as possible.
3Q: Robert Stoner discusses clean energy for India
Tata Center director discusses energy opportunities and challenges for world’s third-largest economy.
Harry Tuller wins Egleston Medal for his electroceramics work
Pioneering materials science and engineering research enables better catalytic converters, miniature explosives detectors, and thin-film microbalances.
Mobile solution for farmers and plan for global shrimp marketplace win agribusiness prize
Seven finalist teams pitched their business ideas at the Rabobank-MIT Food and Agribusiness Innovation Prize competition.
VP for Research Maria Zuber urges outward-facing collaborations at MIT Climate Night
Inaugural event for MIT’s climate action groups showcases ways the Institute is reaching outside its walls to make new contributions on climate change.
IDEAS challenge showcases social ventures at MIT
Ten student teams receive $100,000 in combined awards to pursue their impact-driven projects.
Water Innovation Prize goes to startups targeting methane and wastewater
Student-led startups Symbrosia and SiPure each awarded a $14,000 grand prize.
How our gray matter tackles gray areas
Marshall Scholar Katie O’Nell investigates how the brain resolves complicated questions involving morality and generosity.
3Q: The interface between art and neuroscience
PhD student Sarah Schwettmann explains how the study of visual perception can translate students’ creativity across domains.
Climate expert emphasizes the fierce urgency of now
In MIT talk, Lord Nicholas Stern calls the next 20 years “absolutely defining” for society.
Astronomers capture first image of a black hole
ESO, ALMA, and APEX contribute to paradigm-shifting observations of the gargantuan black hole at the heart of the galaxy Messier 87. (Press release)
Engineers develop concept for hybrid heavy-duty trucks
Long-haul trucks with electric motors combined with gas-alcohol engines could slash pollution levels and greenhouse gases.
Co-designing assistive technologies in India
MIT students connect with premier Indian institutes, hospitals, and students to collaborate on “humanistic” assistive design.
Reducing the burden of tuberculosis treatment
Drug delivery system would allow patients to switch from daily to monthly doses.