Superfluid turbulence through the lens of black holes Study finds behavior of the turbulent flow of superfluids is opposite that of ordinary fluids. July 25, 2013 Read full story →
NASA discusses next manned spacecraft with visiting high school students Participants in Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science, Women's Technology Program, and Interphase Edge hear insiders' perspective on the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle July 24, 2013 Read full story →
Detecting DNA in space Researchers, in a step toward analyzing Mars for signs of life, find that gene-sequencing chip can survive space radiation. July 9, 2013 Read full story →
Buckling up to turn Marine microbes change swimming direction via a high-speed mechanical instability. July 7, 2013 Read full story →
OCW, MITx provide Myanmar student rigorous, high-quality educational opportunities Engineering student Thaw Tar uses MIT digital learning resources to study underwater vehicle design. July 1, 2013 Read full story →
Team MIT completes first hurdle in DARPA Robotics Challenge Wins one of seven prized spots June 27, 2013 Read full story →
Wealth of words Professor Deb Roy’s technology company, which recently sold to Twitter, analyzes social-media conversations about TV. June 25, 2013 Read full story →
Making waves Pierre Lermusiaux quantifies uncertainty to develop better ocean simulations. June 12, 2013 Read full story →
3 Questions: Fiona Murray on female entrepreneurship MIT professor discusses her research on the challenges facing women entrepreneurs, as well as possible solutions. June 12, 2013 Read full story →
Dennis Freeman appointed dean for undergraduate education Electrical engineering and computer science professor has lengthy record of leadership in teaching, advising and curricular innovation. June 6, 2013 Read full story →
MIT energizes theater arts professor Multifaceted Associate Professor Jay Scheib named director of the Theater Arts Department June 5, 2013 Read full story →
How computers can learn better With a recently released programming framework, researchers show that a new machine-learning algorithm outperforms its predecessors. May 29, 2013 Read full story →
Engineering course ‘demystifies’ entrepreneurship ‘The Founder’s Journey’ serves as an introduction to entrepreneurship for undergraduates. May 28, 2013 Read full story →
MIT visiting scientist Kanako Miura, 36, dies while bicycling in Boston 'She truly became an integral part of the CSAIL community.' May 22, 2013 Read full story →