Putting heads together
New study: groups demonstrate distinctive ‘collective intelligence’ when facing difficult tasks
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Explained: Defining recessions
It’s not what conventional wisdom holds, as an MIT economist — who heads the bureau charged with identifying U.S. downturns — makes clear.
On the war path
In his new book Cultures of War, MIT historian John Dower examines the militarism that has helped define the United States in the contemporary age
Better health through social networking
Research shows how the nature of your social network influences your health behavior.
Explained: Quantitative easing
An unconventional financial tool is getting more attention as the Fed tries to jump-start the U.S. economy
Looks like a winner
MIT political scientists demonstrate how much candidate appearances affect election outcomes, globally.
When a little knowledge really is dangerous
MIT Sloan professor on the ‘arms race’ between investors trying to understand financial products, and the firms trying to confuse them.
Measure for Measure
What makes scientists productive? To find out, economists with MIT links are researching the researchers.
Haiti’s plight
MIT anthropologist Erica James examines the psychological damage inflicted on the island nation’s inhabitants.
Emeritus: Sound reasoning
MIT emeritus linguist Morris Halle sees his influence live on — and take some unexpected directions
Explained: Knightian uncertainty
The economic crisis has revived an old philosophical idea about risk and uncertainty. But what is it, exactly?
3 Questions: Jim Walsh on the Korean standoff
An MIT international security expert discusses the escalating tensions between North Korea and South Korea, and the possibility of repairing relations.
Energy answer: Blowing in the wind?
MIT researchers say wind power can make sense for utility companies, starting now