The permanent struggle for liberty Daron Acemoglu’s new book examines the battle between state and society, which occasionally produces liberal-democratic freedom. September 24, 2019 Read full story →
Understanding genetic circuits and genome organization Assistant professors Pulin Li and Seychelle Vos are investigating how cells become tissues and the proteins that organize DNA. September 12, 2019 Read full story →
Reaching climate solutions through negotiation At “SimPlanet” event, students test-drive new computer simulation to reveal outcomes of different policy decisions. September 6, 2019 Read full story →
Cleaning up hydrogen peroxide production Solugen’s engineered enzymes offer a biologically-inspired method for producing the chemical. September 5, 2019 Read full story →
Overcoming obstacles with an electric hovercraft MIT team places first among U.S. universities at 2019 SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition. August 28, 2019 Read full story →
The intersection of technology and war MIT excels in teaching the science and technology associated with the operation of societies, businesses, and militaries, says Fiona Cunningham PhD ’19. August 13, 2019 Read full story →
Professor Emeritus Samuel Bowring, pioneering geologist and expert in geochronology, dies at 65 A professor and mentor for more than 20 years at MIT, Bowring redefined our understanding of some of the most significant events in Earth history. July 30, 2019 Read full story →
Health effects of China’s climate policy extend across Pacific Improved air quality in China could prevent nearly 2,000 premature deaths in the U.S. July 29, 2019 Read full story →
Mathematical insights through collaboration and perseverance “Patience is important for our subject,” says math professor Wei Zhang. “You’re always making infinitesimal progress.” July 28, 2019 Read full story →
Neuroscientists identify brain region linked to altered social interactions in autism model In a mouse model, restoring activity of a specific forebrain region reverses social traits associated with autism. July 26, 2019 Read full story →
Tekuma Frenchman designs new marine city in China School of Architecture and Planning alumni and faculty team up to create an ecologically restorative urban waterfront. July 24, 2019 Read full story →
Why urban planners should pay attention to restaurant-review sites Study finds online restaurant information can closely predict key neighborhood indicators, in lieu of other data. July 15, 2019 Read full story →
World-class diagnostics for low-income communities in sub-Saharan Africa MDaaS Global works to transform health care in Africa by bringing high-end medical diagnostics to low-income communities. July 11, 2019 Read full story →
Pathways to a low-carbon China Study projects a key role for carbon capture and storage. July 8, 2019 Read full story →
Angelika Amon and Dina Katabi named Carnegie Corporation “Great Immigrants” MIT biologist and electrical engineer are two of 38 naturalized U.S. citizens honored for contributions to American society. July 2, 2019 Read full story →