In the World: Fostering entrepreneurship in developing nations In 11 years, MIT’s Accelerating Information Technology Innovation (AITI) program has trained more than 1,500 budding entrepreneurs in seven countries. December 12, 2011 Read full story →
Putting the ‘art’ in artificial intelligence CSAIL associate professor develops AI systems that can interpret images. December 12, 2011 Read full story →
Proteins linked to longevity may be involved in mood control Excess of sirtuins can produce anxiety, a possible evolutionary adaptation to dietary restriction. December 9, 2011 Read full story →
Bridging the divide New study shows how integrated institutions can lead diverse populations to cooperate in rebuilding countries. December 9, 2011 Read full story →
Streamlining chip design Designers of mobile devices need to think hard about which functions to implement in hardware and which in software. A new programming language makes that much easier. December 8, 2011 Read full story →
How to stop the flu Engineering-systems researchers identify proven strategies to prevent influenza from spreading through a household. December 7, 2011 Read full story →
Carbon capture? Go for the source New analysis shows pulling CO2 from the air would not be cost-effective in the foreseeable future. December 6, 2011 Read full story →
With changes, the grid can take it MIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation. December 5, 2011 Read full story →
Electronics takes on a new spin Researchers at MIT find a way to observe and control the way electrons spin on the surface of exotic new materials. December 5, 2011 Read full story →
A novel way to concentrate sun’s heat MIT researchers find a way to generate power without the usual mirror arrays. December 2, 2011 Read full story →
Double duty A computational biologist and physician, Collin Stultz takes a unique approach to studying diseases that could lead to new treatments. December 2, 2011 Read full story →
Chu: New materials could be transformative Citing historical examples, U.S. secretary of energy argues that the nation can still regain its manufacturing leadership. December 1, 2011 Read full story →
Video: Mapping the future Mentoring program — now entering its fifth year — partners undergraduates with staff and faculty. December 1, 2011 Read full story →
Rebuilding American manufacturing White House working group convenes at MIT to examine how new technologies can create economic growth and more jobs in the United States. November 30, 2011 Read full story →
At a crossroads New research predicts which cars are likeliest to run lights at intersections. November 30, 2011 Read full story →