A burst of activity in the middle of the Milky Way
Researchers detect the brightest flare ever observed in our galaxy’s black hole.
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A step toward stronger polymers
Counting loops that weaken materials could help researchers eliminate structural flaws.
Inside the unconscious brain
New study reveals brain-wave patterns that mark loss of consciousness during anesthesia.
How civil wars evolve
MIT political scientist’s book shows how even the bloodiest conflicts feature pragmatic alliances — not just ancient sectarian divisions.
Sitting still or going hunting: Which works better?
If you’re a microbe floating in the ocean, there’s no single best strategy for getting food, MIT research shows.
News at Noon event tomorrow
Jeffrey Karp will speak about the medical tape research at the MIT Museum on Friday, Nov. 2, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Predicting what topics will trend on Twitter
A new algorithm predicts which Twitter topics will trend hours in advance and offers a new technique for analyzing data that fluctuate over time.
Mining physicians’ notes for medical insights
A new approach to algorithmically distinguishing words with multiple possible meanings could help find useful data in electronic medical records.
Explained: Margin of error
When you hear poll results reported with a certain margin of error, that’s only part of the story.
Taking the sting out of medical tape
New adhesive comes off quickly, sparing infants’ delicate skin from damage.
How the brain controls our habits
MIT neuroscientists identify a brain region that can switch between new and old habits.
How Jonathan Gruber became ‘Mr. Mandate’
An MIT economist’s path to the center of health-care policymaking in Washington.
How to communicate science visually
In a new book, MIT’s Felice Frankel aims to help scientists and engineers improve the way they portray their research through photos, diagrams and graphs.