In Profile: Daniel Posner MIT political scientist looks at the surprising ways ethnicity and politics mesh in southern Africa. October 3, 2011 Read full story →
‘Artificial leaf’ makes fuel from sunlight Solar cell bonded to recently developed catalyst can harness the sun, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. September 30, 2011 Read full story →
In Profile: Ramesh Raskar After doing groundbreaking work in computational photography, the Media Lab researcher has trained his sights on inventing ‘brand new disciplines.’ September 29, 2011 Read full story →
‘Trade is not a four-letter word’ UPS chairman and CEO Scott Davis explores free trade, the U.S. economy — and the truth behind those whiteboard ads. September 29, 2011 Read full story →
Outside the classroom, students create future businesses Members of MIT’s ‘entrepreneurial ecosystem’ say it abounds in resources to help the would-be business founder. September 28, 2011 Read full story →
Mimicking cells with transistors Analog — rather than digital — circuits could enable models of biological systems that are more efficient, more accurate and easier to build. September 28, 2011 Read full story →
Sports Shorts - Sept. 27, 2011 MIT cross country teams remain ranked in Top-10; two MIT student-athletes earn NEWMAC weekly awards. September 27, 2011 Read full story →
Whitehead member, biology professor Rudolf Jaenisch wins National Medal of Science Honored for work on gene expression, stem cells. September 27, 2011 Read full story →
Brain rhythms are key to learning New study from MIT neuroscientists finds that brain waves shift frequency as a new task becomes routine. September 27, 2011 Read full story →
Building innovation in India MIT-India conference explores nation’s challenges, opportunities September 27, 2011 Read full story →
MIT athletics ranked ninth nationally In NSCA Power Rankings MIT’s intercollegiate athletics program continues to be regarded as one of the best overall programs in the nation. September 26, 2011 Read full story →
A heart of gold New cardiac patch uses gold nanowires to enhance electrical signaling between cells, a promising step toward better treatment for heart-attack patients. September 26, 2011 Read full story →
Democracy inaction In ‘Ideas Matter’ lecture, Noam Chomsky criticizes fellow intellectuals for their conformity. September 26, 2011 Read full story →
3 Questions: Faster than light? MIT physicist Peter Fisher answers questions about reports that experiments in Switzerland and Italy show neutrinos can break light’s speed limit. September 23, 2011 Read full story →
Columbus Leonard makes another big save MIT water polo goalkeeper recalls an eye-opening experience on a trip to Nicaragua last spring. September 23, 2011 Read full story →