Going for the gold MIT students work to improve ski goggles to mitigate the hazards of “flat light.” January 29, 2018 Read full story →
New program from MIT offers refugees a career boost ReACT will award credentials in computer and data science through online and in-person instruction. January 23, 2018 Read full story →
A primer for understanding climate science MIT Professor Kerry Emanuel explains the science behind climate change, as well as the associated risks and how to quantify them. January 22, 2018 Read full story →
Susan Solomon awarded the 2018 Crafoord Prize Professor of atmospheric chemistry honored for her contributions to atmospheric science. January 19, 2018 Read full story →
Making preventive medicine more accessible MIT senior Anjali Misra is drawn to health care problems that don’t have easy answers. January 17, 2018 Read full story →
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 →