Shutting off inflammation
A new way to curb inflammatory cells could lead to treatments for diseases including atherosclerosis and cancer.
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Everybody’s a winner
Automatic window-shading invention tops a strong field of entries in materials competition.
Graphene shows unusual thermoelectric response to light
Finding could lead to new photodetectors or energy-harvesting devices.
An oracle for object-oriented programmers
By automatically cataloging connections between software 'objects,' a new system orients programmers joining large software projects in midstream.
Attention: Deficit disorder
At MIT forum, economists warn that deficit concerns, while legitimate, have been crowding out initiatives to help jobs and growth.
In the World: Murmurs of Mayan
MIT undergraduate travels to Mexico in hopes of documenting and preserving ancient linguistic phenomena — and the culture behind them.
3 Questions: Greg Chamitoff on the final frontier
Alum-astronaut relives some of the highlights of his space shuttle career.
Take control of your phone’s sensors
A Media Lab group that has done groundbreaking work using cellphones to gauge human social interactions releases its technology to the public.
Non-compete agreements create ‘career detours’
New study shows the agreements carry a high cost for many employees.
President Hockfield takes the long view during annual State of the Institute forum
MIT on solid financial foundation despite uncertain economy.
What it takes to make every vote count
MIT hosts Voting Technology Project conference to reinvigorate public discussion on election integrity.
Sports Shorts - Oct. 3, 2011
MIT sailing teams move up in national rankings; three MIT student-athletes earn NEWMAC weekly awards.
After dire diagnosis, yogurt CEO says organic farming offers realistic hope for U.S. food and nutrition
Stonyfield head talks about the industry at MIT Sloan.
Classes and academic research help launch companies
A variety of course offerings are devoted to spurring new ventures.