MIT Libraries receive papers of distinguished linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky
Significant collection spans a long and distinguished career dating to 1955.
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MIT OpenCourseWare publishes Linear Algebra in innovative OCW Scholar format
One of OCW's most popular courses, Linear Algebra, is now available in a version designed to support independent learning.
MIT faculty speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Talks explore the mind/machine interface and the science of predicting the economy, among other topics.
Seeking the neurological roots of conflict
MIT neuroscientists explore how longstanding conflict influences empathy for others.
Leading by example
Study: The presence of female politicians boosts aspirations, educational achievement of young women.
How does our brain know what is a face and what’s not?
New research from MIT neuroscientists helps explain how the brain makes this decision.
Perreau receives Newton Fellowship from the British Academy
Receives research associate appointment from Cambridge University
Proteins linked to longevity may be involved in mood control
Excess of sirtuins can produce anxiety, a possible evolutionary adaptation to dietary restriction.
CSAIL robots take center stage
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Principal Investigator Daniela Rus collaborated with modern dance company Pilobolus this past year to bring flying robots to the stage.
Oliva explores new ground in computational perception at CSAIL
Neuroscientist looks forward to collaborative studies of visual perception in the brain and its computational applications.
In the World: Murmurs of Mayan
MIT undergraduate travels to Mexico in hopes of documenting and preserving ancient linguistic phenomena — and the culture behind them.
3 Questions: Greg Chamitoff on the final frontier
Alum-astronaut relives some of the highlights of his space shuttle career.
Brain rhythms are key to learning
New study from MIT neuroscientists finds that brain waves shift frequency as a new task becomes routine.
Dyslexia independent of IQ
Brain-imaging study suggests that reading difficulties are the same regardless of overall intelligence — and that more children could benefit from support in school.