Timeline of a mass extinction
New evidence points to rapid collapse of Earth’s species 252 million years ago.
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3 Questions: Greg Chamitoff on the final frontier
Alum-astronaut relives some of the highlights of his space shuttle career.
President Hockfield takes the long view during annual State of the Institute forum
MIT on solid financial foundation despite uncertain economy.
‘Trade is not a four-letter word’
UPS chairman and CEO Scott Davis explores free trade, the U.S. economy — and the truth behind those whiteboard ads.
Sir William R. Hawthorne, former professor of mechanical engineering, dies at 98
Pioneer of jet-engine technology fostered trans-Atlantic, Cambridge-to-Cambridge collaboration.
MIT hosts Math Prize for Girls
More than 250 high school girls converge on campus for competition and community.
The MIT-India connection
The first MIT-India Conference will explore the role of technology in building India’s economy.
Five from MIT win NIH grants
Grants support biomedical research that will ‘challenge the status quo’ with risk-taking, innovative ideas.