Punishment for the people Professor Lily Tsai’s new book explains how “retributive justice,” the high-profile sanctioning of some in society, helps authoritarians solidify public support. October 12, 2021 Read full story →
MIT economist Joshua Angrist shares Nobel Prize Cited for work building the foundations of “natural experiments” in economic research, Angrist is honored along with David Card and Guido Imbens. October 11, 2021 Read full story →
Tool for predicting pedestrian flow expands its reach Long-term study of Melbourne, Australia, shows how urban development and change affects pedestrians, not just automobiles. October 8, 2021 Read full story →
3 Questions: An anthropologist and a filmmaker on working-class lives in Chicago A storytelling project by Christine Walley and Chris Boebel explores the social impacts of late 20th century deindustrialization. September 22, 2021 Read full story →
What’s the next chapter in Afghanistan? A panel of foreign-policy experts surveys the uncertainties facing the country as it returns to Taliban rule. September 16, 2021 Read full story →
Study: As a population gets older, automation accelerates Economists find companies’ adoption of robots is partly due to shortages in middle-aged labor. September 15, 2021 Read full story →
Study: Crowds can wise up to fake news Experiment with Facebook-flagged content shows groups of laypeople reliably rate stories as effectively as fact-checkers do. September 1, 2021 Read full story →
Comparing seniors who relocate long-distance shows where you live affects your longevity Analysis of Medicare data finds location matters, not just past health behavior. September 1, 2021 Read full story →
Study: Ending an eviction moratorium increases Covid-19 hazard Results show infection rates increase across communities; individuals in low-income areas and those in poor health are at highest risk. August 30, 2021 Read full story →
A serious plea for playful design In their new book, “Urban Play,” MIT researchers advance the idea of using technology to make urban life creative and unpredictable. August 25, 2021 Read full story →
Study provides suggestions for keeping classroom air fresh MIT team looks at classroom configurations and offers modifications to enhance safety during Covid-19 pandemic. August 13, 2021 Read full story →
3 Questions: Making the 2021-22 school year work for students Associate Professor Justin Reich co-authors a new report on reimagining K-12 schools for a post-pandemic world. August 13, 2021 Read full story →
How authoritarian leaders maintain support Study finds public anticorruption campaigns bolster leaders, even when such measures lack tangible results. August 5, 2021 Read full story →
A sleep study’s eye-opening findings Experiment with working poor in India finds no impact from more night sleep, though naps help; rest quality may be key. July 29, 2021 Read full story →
3 Questions: James Poterba on making infrastructure pay off MIT economist sees overlooked value in repairs, upgrades, and user fees to help fund projects. July 14, 2021 Read full story →