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3 Questions: Communicating about climate, in audio and beyond

Madison Goldberg, the new host of the Ask MIT Climate podcast, talks about her career as a science communicator as well as ideas she thinks it’s important for climate communicators to convey.

March 23, 2026

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CryoPRISM: A new tool for observing cellular machinery in a more natural environment

The method allows researchers to observe biomolecular complexes in a quick, accurate, and budget-friendly way, providing new insights into bacterial protein synthesis.

March 20, 2026

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Improving cartilage repair through cell therapy

SMART breakthrough offers a promising pathway toward improved manufacturing of high‑quality cells for regenerative therapies to treat joint diseases.

March 19, 2026

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Scientists discover genetics behind leaky brain blood vessels in Rett syndrome

By showing the problem derives from genetic mutations that lead to overexpression of a microRNA, MIT researchers’ study points to potential treatment.

March 13, 2026

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3 Questions: Building predictive models to characterize tumor progression

Assistant Professor Matthew Jones is working to decode molecular processes on the genetic, epigenetic, and microenvironment levels to anticipate how and when tumors evolve to resist treatment.

March 10, 2026

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MIT School of Engineering faculty receive awards in fall 2025

Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.

March 10, 2026

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Understanding how “marine snow” acts as a carbon sink

A new study finds hitchhiking bacteria dissolve essential ballast in ubiquitous “snow” particles, which could counteract the ocean’s ability to sequester carbon.

March 9, 2026

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Neurons receive precisely tailored teaching signals as we learn

New work suggests the brain can deliver neuron-specific feedback during learning — resembling the error signals that drive machine learning.

March 9, 2026

Studying the genetic basis of disease to explore fundamental biological questions

Eliezer Calo’s studies of craniofacial malformations have yielded insight into protein synthesis and embryonic development.

March 6, 2026

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New insights into a hidden process that protects cells from harmful mutations

Research reveals how cells may activate a compensation system that can reduce the effects of harmful genetic mutations. This could inform gene therapy development.

March 5, 2026

Microbes and nitrous oxide molecules in soil

Nitrous oxide, a product of fertilizer use, may harm some soil bacteria

While some N2O is produced naturally at the plant root, agricultural practices can increase its levels, to the detriment of some microbes that support plant growth.

March 4, 2026

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W.M. Keck Foundation to support research on healthy aging at MIT

Assistant Professor Alison Ringel will investigate the intersection of immunology and aging biology, aiming to define mechanisms that underlie aging-related decline, thanks to a grant from the foundation.

March 2, 2026

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Designing a more resilient future for plants, from the cell up

Foray Bioscience, founded by Ashley Beckwith SM ’18, PhD ’22, is engineering single plant cells to create new materials and meet growing demand.

February 27, 2026

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Tackling industry’s burdensome bubble problem

MIT researchers uncovered the physics behind bubble-removing membranes that could improve bioreactors, chemical production, and more.

February 26, 2026

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AI to help researchers see the bigger picture in cell biology

By providing holistic information on a cell, an AI-driven method could help scientists better understand disease mechanisms and plan experiments.

February 25, 2026

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