Purification on the cheap System developed at MIT cleans ‘produced water’ from natural gas wells, could lead to improved desalination plants for developing countries. February 5, 2013 Read full story →
Some cancer mutations slow tumor growth Surprising result suggests that enhancing these mutations’ impact could offer a new way to treat cancer. February 4, 2013 Read full story →
MIT researchers improve quantum-dot performance New production method could enable everything from more efficient computer displays to enhanced biomedical testing. February 3, 2013 Read full story →
Toward practical compressed sensing Researchers show how the vagaries of real-world circuitry affect the performance of a promising new technique in signal processing and imaging. February 1, 2013 Read full story →
CME student wins design prize at Cambridge University Fareeha Safir discusses her award-winning microfluidics device and Cambridge-MIT Exchange program experience. January 31, 2013 Read full story →
Mapping the living cell New technique pinpoints protein locations, helping scientists figure out their functions. January 31, 2013 Read full story →
Addressing the complexities of meritocracy Goals of equality and inclusion are not enough, research shows, as MIT’s annual Diversity Summit seeks ways to further improve a merit-based environment. January 31, 2013 Read full story →
Duflo, Lander, Lewin to lead spring-semester MITx courses EdX takes stock of last semester’s MITx courses; data will be used to improve education online and in the classroom. January 31, 2013 Read full story →
Why some immigrants get citizenship Study: Country of origin a 'massive disadvantage' for some immigrants, regardless of qualifications. January 30, 2013 Read full story →
MIT students create new medical devices Precision machine design class links doctors with students to find ways of meeting pressing medical needs for new technology. January 30, 2013 Read full story →
Why are Japanese cartoons a global hit? MIT scholar’s new book heralds ‘creative collaboration’ with the masses as the key to anime’s worldwide popularity. January 29, 2013 Read full story →
getfit@mit website goes mobile MIT Medical added enhancements based on user feedback. January 28, 2013 Read full story →
Changing with the climate MIT researchers, Massachusetts officials highlight strategies to adapt to climate change. January 28, 2013 Read full story →
A physicist and her neutrinos MIT senior Christie Chiu has found her focus: the study of tiny particles. January 28, 2013 Read full story →
A safer way to vaccinate Polymer film that gradually releases DNA coding for viral proteins could offer a better alternative to traditional vaccines. January 27, 2013 Read full story →