Storing data in individual molecules
An international team of researchers demonstrates the possibility of molecular memory near room temperature.
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Tackling a global warming conundrum
MIT professor and colleagues address major issue in climate science: greenhouse gases versus aerosols.
The hidden history of Bengali Harlem
MIT professor’s new book details the overlooked waves of South Asian immigrants to the United States.
Building a better world
From fuel cells to bamboo, and from Tanzania to Brazil, MIT senior Arfa Aijazi crosses borders and disciplines to make an impact.
3 Questions: World energy outlook
Fatih Birol, chief economist at the International Energy Agency, talks about the future of fossil fuels and the prospects for curbing greenhouse-gas emissions.
Bringing the world to innovation
With up to $25 million in new USAID funding, MIT’s D-Lab will gain greater ability to help people in the developing world find their own solutions.
Where in the world did MIT undergraduates go?
In 2011-12, more than 700 took part in opportunities across the globe.
Paying it forward through engineering
System Design and Management student aims to improve the world.
D-Lab Scale-Ups program offers $20,000 in seed funds to MIT alumni social entrepreneurs
Proposals for 'Phase II' one-year fellowships due Oct. 5
Alumni bring autoclaves to the developing world
OttoClave aims to deliver world-class sterilization technology to rural health clinics.
What the past teaches: meeting today’s global environmental challenges
Atmospheric science pioneer Susan Solomon speaks on past environmental accomplishments, technology’s role and how history should be our guide to meeting today’s global challenges.
Borpujari, an independent journalist based in India, joins CIS
Selected as the 2012-13 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow.