How to dismantle a nuclear bomb
MIT team successfully tests a new method for verification of weapons reduction.
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Looking under the surface of politics in Latin America
Associate Professor Danny Hidalgo’s work reveals some difficult truths about money, elections, and political influence.
The permanent struggle for liberty
Daron Acemoglu’s new book examines the battle between state and society, which occasionally produces liberal-democratic freedom.
Understanding populism
At MIT forum, scholars wrestle with the dynamics of a global political trend.
Uncovering links between architecture, politics, and society
“Every building is ultimately a compromise” involving many stakeholders, says architectural historian Timothy Hyde.
A tech intervention to tame tuberculosis
An interactive program using mobile phones helps more patients conclude treatment successfully.
How “information gerrymandering” influences voters
Study analyzes how networks can distort voters’ perceptions and change election results.
MIT report examines how to make technology work for society
Task force calls for bold public and private action to harness technology for shared prosperity.
Comparing primate vocalizations
Study shows Old World monkeys combine items in speech — but only two and never more, unlike humans.
New science blooms after star researchers die, study finds
Deaths of prominent life scientists tend to be followed by a surge in highly cited research by newcomers.
Health, wealth, and cities
MIT associate professor of urban studies Mariana Arcaya examines health disparities within metro areas.
Does cable news shape your views?
MIT study finds partisan news coverage has a bigger impact on viewers without strong media preferences.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands tours MIT
Dutch delegation visits the Institute for a tour focused on computing, robotics, and health care innovation.
Why urban planners should pay attention to restaurant-review sites
Study finds online restaurant information can closely predict key neighborhood indicators, in lieu of other data.
