The complexities of cognitive comparisons
In experiments, linguists examine how we make everyday judgments about groups of objects.
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Is that smile real or fake?
A computerized system developed at MIT can tell the difference between smiles of joy and smiles of frustration.
TIMtalks spotlight students who have turned failure into success
Event gives students an opportunity to discuss failure, achievement, MIT culture.
3 Questions: Hanna Rose Shell on the hidden history of camouflage
Historian of technology’s new book traces the surprisingly recent invention of a standard military practice.
The secrets of the system
MIT’s venerable Beer Game, a table contest, sheds light on the mysteries of manufacturing and the difficulties of running a business.
MIT Lean Advancement Initiative awarded $8 million for post-traumatic stress innovations project
To develop innovative recommendations for transforming the military psychological health care system related to PTSD.
From the NBA to Iceland, MIT's coaches bring a professional perspective
Tom Gearty, Division of Student Life.
The power of being heard
When it comes to intergroup conflict, the group with less power benefits more from sharing its perspective.
Sloan PhD student walks the walk in sustainability
Parrot helped accelerate sustainability efforts at the Institute alongside academic work.
MIT OpenCourseWare teams up with Flat World Knowledge to combine free texts and free course materials
Collaboration among open education innovators creates rich learning opportunities for independent learners.
Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Computer Science now available in OCW Scholar format
6.01SC is the fourth of seven courses OCW will publish this spring specifically to meet the needs of independent learners.
Principles of Microeconomics now available in MIT OpenCourseWare’s innovative OCW Scholar format
14.01SC is the third of seven courses OCW will publish this spring specifically to meet the needs of independent learners.
Differential Equations now available in MIT OpenCourseWare's innovative OCW Scholar format
18.03SC is the second of seven courses OCW will publish this spring specifically to meet the needs of independent learners.