Time to rethink foreign policy? In a new book, political scientist Barry Posen makes the case for a more limited U.S. military strategy. July 9, 2014 Read full story →
A new approach to negotiations Book emphasizes importance of long-term, strategic thinking in negotiations June 26, 2014 Read full story →
How a new approach to funding Alzheimer’s research could pay off Model indicates that diverse research approaches to the disease would be a rewarding investment. June 18, 2014 Read full story →
Explained: How does a soccer ball swerve? The smoothness of a ball’s surface — in addition to playing technique — is a critical factor. June 17, 2014 Read full story →
Study: Commuting times stay constant even as distances change Research on urban mobility shows how transportation options let commuters limit time in transit. June 16, 2014 Read full story →
From contemporary syntax to human language’s deep origins New paper amplifies hypothesis that human language builds on birdsong and speech forms of other primates. June 11, 2014 Read full story →
A new approach to diversity research MIT professor suggests a rethinking of homogeneity as the baseline used to study diversity. June 4, 2014 Read full story →
President of Turkey visits MIT Abdullah Gul views research projects, meets with faculty, students, and administration June 2, 2014 Read full story →
Global survey: Climate change now a mainstream part of city planning Survey reveals cities are planning for climate change, but still searching for links to economic growth. May 29, 2014 Read full story →
The varieties of nuclear strategy In a new book, MIT political scientist examines the multiple political uses of nuclear weapons. May 28, 2014 Read full story →
3 Questions: Johannes Haushofer on the psychology of poverty Does a mental “feedback loop” prevent the poorest from exploring ways to change their lives? May 27, 2014 Read full story →
Q&A: David Autor on inequality among the “99 percent” In new Science piece, MIT economist aims to move the inequality discussion beyond the “1 percent.” May 22, 2014 Read full story →
A new kind of media theory MIT professor Fox Harrell works to enrich the subjective and ethical dimensions of the digital media experience. May 22, 2014 Read full story →
3 Questions: Scott Kemp on rethinking nuclear security efforts MIT professor argues the barriers to weapon acquisition today are not technological. May 21, 2014 Read full story →
Study: Dangerous storms peaking further north, south than in past New analysis of cyclones shows migration away from tropics and toward the poles in recent decades. May 14, 2014 Read full story →