Study: On Twitter, false news travels faster than true stories Research project finds humans, not bots, are primarily responsible for spread of misleading information. March 8, 2018 Read full story →
Is democracy dying? Scholars and writers tackle a pressing question at an MIT forum. February 27, 2018 Read full story →
MIT launches Task Force on the Work of the Future Institute-wide effort will study the evolution of jobs in an age of technological advancement. February 27, 2018 Read full story →
Talking points: MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference explores data and how to share it MIT's unique forum underscores the importance of communication in sports analytics. February 26, 2018 Read full story →
The writing on the wall Did humans speak through cave art? New paper links ancient drawings and language’s origins. February 21, 2018 Read full story →
Ouch: Study reveals financial pain after hospitalization Serious medical problems reduce earnings, hurt employment, and increase debt. February 20, 2018 Read full story →
3Q: T.L. Taylor on diversity in e-sports MIT sociologist’s “AnyKey” initiative aims to level the playing field of online sports. February 15, 2018 Read full story →
MIT class reveals, explores Institute’s connections to slavery Findings show founder William Barton Rogers possessed enslaved persons before coming to MIT; research, community dialogue to ensue. February 12, 2018 Read full story →
Cornel West advocates the “examined life” on campus In MIT talk, prominent philosopher urges self-reflection to keep academic institutions vital and fair. February 9, 2018 Read full story →
When numbers started counting New book by MIT assistant professor chronicles the birth of statistical arguments in public debate. February 5, 2018 Read full story →
A deep dive into the effects of trade MIT economist David Atkin looks beneath the surface of global commerce. February 4, 2018 Read full story →
Institute launches the MIT Intelligence Quest New Institute-wide initiative will advance human and machine intelligence research. February 1, 2018 Read full story →
3 Questions: Nick Montfort on shaping the future New book delves into “future-making” as a noble endeavor. January 11, 2018 Read full story →
Innovation, meet organization Economist John Van Reenen studies the creation and use of technology, from the R&D lab to the workplace. January 8, 2018 Read full story →
A manifesto for designing cities MIT professor’s new book calls for a more pluralistic, democratic vision of the city. January 4, 2018 Read full story →