Staring into the vortex
MIT researchers describe factors governing how oceans and atmospheres move heat around on Earth and other planetary bodies.
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Deep learning for mechanical property evaluation
New technique allows for more precise measurements of deformation characteristics using nanoindentation tools.
Dancing electrons solve a longstanding puzzle in the oldest magnetic material
Physicists use extreme infrared laser pulses to reveal frozen electron waves in magnetite.
Events postponed or canceled as MIT responds to COVID-19
Changes follow new Institute policies on travel, events, and visitors; some large classes to move online.
Creating Peru’s next generation of data scientists
IDSS and social impact group Aporta share a vision to educate and empower.
“Doing machine learning the right way”
Professor Aleksander Madry strives to build machine-learning models that are more reliable, understandable, and robust.
Novel method for easier scaling of quantum devices
System “recruits” defects that usually cause disruptions, using them to instead carry out quantum operations.
Not your average science classroom
MIT student volunteers host fifth annual Northeast Regional Middle School Science Bowl for over 100 middle schoolers.
3 Questions: Joe Steinmeyer on guiding students into the world of STEM
Since 2009, Steinmeyer has taught more than 400 students in the MITES, MOSTEC, SEED Academy, and E2 programs.
Design, power, and justice
In new book “Design Justice,” Associate Professor Sasha Costanza-Chock examines how to make technology work for more people in society.
MIT students dominate annual Putnam Mathematical Competition
Participating MIT students make history by taking all top five spots — the first time this has happened for any school.
The catch to putting warning labels on fake news
Study finds disclaimers on some false news stories make people more readily believe other false stories.
Leigh Estabrooks wins Society of Women Engineers WE Local Engaged Advocate Award
Lemelson-MIT Program invention education officer honored for the advancement and advocacy of young women in engineering.
Machine learning picks out hidden vibrations from earthquake data
Technique may help scientists more accurately map vast underground geologic structures.
Deep cuts in greenhouse emissions are tough but doable, experts say
Speakers at MIT climate symposium outline the steps needed to achieve global carbon neutrality by midcentury.