Institute launches revamped MIT 2030 website Site aims to engage the MIT community in envisioning the Institute’s future. February 7, 2012 Read full story →
My connectome, myself Neuroscientist Sebastian Seung is on a quest to map brain connections that reveal how our memories and personalities take root. February 7, 2012 Read full story →
MIT Sea Grant to host 15th annual Blue Lobster Bowl Feb. 4 One hundred twenty high school students to convene at MIT for the regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl January 12, 2012 Read full story →
How research goes viral What makes a new finding in biology circulate widely? An MIT economist knows: Make the original research materials accessible. January 10, 2012 Read full story →
Making her move MIT senior overcame disabilities to study materials science, hoping to pave the way for other aspiring engineers. January 9, 2012 Read full story →
Two new Earth-sized exoplanets discovered Some 950 light-years away, team finds smallest exoplanets yet detected. December 21, 2011 Read full story →
Perreau receives Newton Fellowship from the British Academy Receives research associate appointment from Cambridge University December 12, 2011 Read full story →
Double duty A computational biologist and physician, Collin Stultz takes a unique approach to studying diseases that could lead to new treatments. December 2, 2011 Read full story →
Robots in reality Nicholas Roy designs robots for real-world challenges. November 28, 2011 Read full story →
Next stop: Kendall Square Tech hub attracts players large and small to support innovation. November 23, 2011 Read full story →
Inside an innovation ecosystem History, proximity and serendipity make Kendall Square fertile ground for the next big idea. November 22, 2011 Read full story →
How we (should) decide Philosopher aims to develop theories of practical rationality that may just help us make real-world decisions. November 22, 2011 Read full story →
David Staelin, longtime professor in EECS and RLE, dies at 73 Researcher led a career distinguished by abundant accomplishments, widespread impact in his 55 years at MIT. November 15, 2011 Read full story →
MIT Science Policy Initiative petition urges Congress to fund research Student group’s ‘Stand with Science’ effort targets policymakers, graduate students November 14, 2011 Read full story →
Blooming ocean fronts Study finds fronts are hot spots for phytoplankton blooms. November 4, 2011 Read full story →