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Bringing innovation to the world
MIT’s Deshpande Center helps technologies bridge the gap between the lab and the marketplace. The Obama administration likes what it sees.
3 Questions: George Shultz on nuclear disarmament
The former secretary of state (and former MIT professor) discusses his ongoing campaign to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
In Profile: James Wescoat
From India to California, an MIT landscape architect and geographer has charted a new course in the study of water.
Two winning proposals for sustainable construction
Students receive High Commendation from the Holcim Foundation.
A link between air travel and deaths on the ground
Study suggests pollution from airplanes flying at ‘cruise’ altitudes contributes to 8,000 deaths per year globally.
In the World: Health care in the palm of a hand
MIT-led student team develops mobile-device software to help improve health-care accessibility in remote regions.
Nuclear-fuel report challenges key assumptions
MIT study finds no shortage of uranium for nuclear energy for decades, but more research is needed to develop improved fuel-cycle options.
‘A win-win across the board’
MIT Women’s League offers free language classes for Institute’s service workers.
Looks like a winner
MIT political scientists demonstrate how much candidate appearances affect election outcomes, globally.
In the World: Breath of life
Low-cost portable ventilator could be a lifesaver for people in remote locations and for hospitals in the developing world.
Ray Stata's Commencement address
'The spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship applies not just to business, engineering and science, but to every aspect of work and life'
LINC 2010 engages and inspires
Conference focuses on the present and future of technology-enabled learning worldwide