Q&A: Seth Mnookin on the fallacy of “both sides” journalism "We’ve seen too many journalists confuse not taking sides with not calling out liars and frauds," says MIT researcher and author. January 12, 2018 Read full story →
Startup aims to make vision care more accessible in developing world Portable device can generate corrective lens prescriptions in areas with no optometry care. January 10, 2018 Read full story →
During IAP, MIT community steps out of its comfort zone For a campus that prizes creative risk-taking, Independent Activities Period is a cultural touchstone. January 10, 2018 Read full story →
MindHandHeart announces record number of Innovation Fund winners From indoor lawns to meditative drawing classes, the selected projects aim to make MIT a more healthy and welcoming place. January 8, 2018 Read full story →
Using mechanical forces to improve wound healing Dennis Orgill SM ’80, PhD ’83 applies mechanical engineering principles to the operating room. January 5, 2018 Read full story →
Voting open for crowdsourced climate change innovations MIT Climate CoLab allows the public to vote for promising crowdsourced ideas on how to tackle climate change. January 2, 2018 Read full story →
Auto-tuning data science: New research streamlines machine learning A new automated machine-learning system performs as well or better than its human counterparts — and works 100 times faster. December 19, 2017 Read full story →
MIT convenes researchers and policymakers for regional climate action Two-day summit on climate leadership in northeastern North America draws almost 200 to MIT. December 12, 2017 Read full story →
GE offers to interview Mass. residents who complete MITx MicroMasters in supply chain management Gov. Charlie Baker and industry leaders are promoting the MicroMasters program and digital learning to expand access to education. December 11, 2017 Read full story →
Researchers establish long-sought source of ocean methane An abundant enzyme in marine microbes may be responsible for production of the greenhouse gas. December 7, 2017 Read full story →
A bipartisan message of clean energy progress In the face of global challenges, leading women in energy and climate convene at the C3E 2017 Clean Energy Symposium. December 7, 2017 Read full story →
Scientists observe supermassive black hole in infant universe Findings present a puzzle as to how such a huge object could have grown so quickly. December 6, 2017 Read full story →
Collaborating to cut emissions in the property sector Bangkok-based property developer MQDC is joining the MIT Energy Initiative’s Low-Carbon Energy Center for Electric Power Systems Research. December 5, 2017 Read full story →
Study sheds light on turbulence in astrophysical plasmas Theoretical analysis uncovers new mechanisms in plasma turbulence. December 1, 2017 Read full story →
Scientists demonstrate one of largest quantum simulators yet, with 51 atoms New technique manipulates atoms into antiferromagnetic state. November 29, 2017 Read full story →