3 Questions: Calestous Juma on African development MIT event spotlights new approaches to economic growth on the continent. September 23, 2014 Read full story →
Keeping score Newly tenured professor Michael Cuthbert dives into old music to recreate the art of centuries past. September 18, 2014 Read full story →
Q&A: John Durant and David Kaiser on spurring public interest in science Report on novel forms of science engagement raises new questions about outreach. September 17, 2014 Read full story →
Making the case for Keynes Peter Temin’s new book explains how John Maynard Keynes’ ideas relate to today’s global economy. September 16, 2014 Read full story →
Should scientists handle retractions differently? Study: Retracted papers needlessly stigmatize and jeopardize solid research in related fields. September 5, 2014 Read full story →
Inspired readings Meet MIT professor Arthur Bahr, a former figure skater who makes medieval literature come alive. August 14, 2014 Read full story →
Said and Done for Summer 2014 Digest of the MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences August 11, 2014 Read full story →
The history man Nuclear security expert Francis Gavin brings a historical approach to the study of international politics. August 7, 2014 Read full story →
3 Questions: Jayakanth Srinivasan on mental health in the military Researcher earns U.S. Army’s “Outstanding Civilian Service” award for helping restructure medical care. August 5, 2014 Read full story →
Advanced thin-film technique could deliver long-lasting medication Nanoscale, biodegradable drug-delivery method could provide a year or more of steady doses. August 4, 2014 Read full story →
MIT economist Nancy Rose to take Department of Justice position Expert in regulation and market competition will take leave to spearhead DOJ’s economic analysis. July 31, 2014 Read full story →
Why let your sales force influence product prices? Professors offer a new hypothesis on why businesses allow salespeople to lobby for lower prices. July 30, 2014 Read full story →
Study: Contrary to image, city politicians do adapt to voters Urban politicians in the U.S. are responsive to voters’ views, regardless of the form of government. July 29, 2014 Read full story →
3 Questions: Kenneth Oye on the regulation of genetic engineering Political scientist discusses regulatory gaps in assessing the impact of “gene drives.” July 17, 2014 Read full story →
JoAnn Carmin, expert on cities and climate change, dies at age 56 Professor examined urban responses to climate change; conducted extensive research in Africa, South America. July 17, 2014 Read full story →