New solar-cell design based on dots and wires MIT researchers improve efficiency of quantum-dot photovoltaic system by adding a forest of nanowires. March 25, 2013 Read full story →
MITx version of introductory biology class has deep roots 7.00x brings an MIT classic online. March 18, 2013 Read full story →
Employee Resource Groups launched on campus ERGs are led by employees who share interests, issues and a common bond or background. March 14, 2013 Read full story →
Predicted state of atomic collapse seen for first time Researchers observe a basic quantum-mechanical phenomenon theorized decades ago by pioneers of atomic theory. March 14, 2013 Read full story →
Goldwasser and Micali win Turing Award Team honored for ‘revolutionizing the science of cryptography.’ March 13, 2013 Read full story →
Daniel Weitzner receives IAPP Privacy Leadership Award Lauded for work and leadership in the development of Internet public policy March 7, 2013 Read full story →
MIT researchers develop solar-to-fuel roadmap for crystalline silicon New analysis points the way to optimizing efficiency of an integrated system for harvesting sunlight to make storable fuel. March 4, 2013 Read full story →
Temkin named IEEE Plasma Science and Applications Award winner Richard J. Temkin cited for contributions to the field of high power gyrotrons and their applications March 1, 2013 Read full story →
Israel Ruiz writes to MIT community regarding recent hoax EVP and Treasurer discusses dangerous campus disturbance. March 1, 2013 Read full story →
Former banking executive reflects on launch and rise of the ATM John Reed talks about the challenges and opportunities of working with a complex sociotechnical system. February 28, 2013 Read full story →
Paul Juodawlkis elevated to Fellow of the Optical Society Recognized for innovations in optics and photonics February 25, 2013 Read full story →
A new look at high-temperature superconductors Method allows direct detection of rapid fluctuations that may help to explain how high-temperature superconducting materials work. February 24, 2013 Read full story →
Police find no evidence of gunman reported on campus Authorities expect to investigate Saturday morning tip that prompted an all-campus alert. February 23, 2013 Read full story →
MIT hosts American Junior Academy of Science delegates The Institution provides day’s worth of activities for more than 200 conference attendees. February 21, 2013 Read full story →
MIT researchers build Quad HD TV chip A new video standard enables a fourfold increase in the resolution of TV screens, and an MIT chip was the first to handle it in real time. February 20, 2013 Read full story →